Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2381, Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1. One killed and two injured after a house was bombed in Al-Zawaida, central Gaza Strip

At least one person was killed and two others were injured after an Israeli strike targeted a house in the central Gaza Strip.
Local sources reported that one body and two injured individuals were pulled from the rubble following an airstrike carried out by an Israeli helicopter that targeted a house belonging to the Al-Talbani family in the Al-Khawalida neighborhood, west of the town of Al-Zawaida in central Gaza.

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**2. Ben Gvir expands arming Israelis in Jerusalem: 300,000 gun licenses**

In a move reflecting a growing trend toward militarizing Israeli society, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced the expansion of personal gun licenses in Jerusalem, allowing more than 300,000 Israelis to apply for weapons.

Ben Gvir, who leads the far-right Jewish Power party, said in a post on X that his decision adds 41 new neighborhoods and 1,600 streets in Jerusalem to the list of areas eligible for personal firearm licenses.

He explained that the expansion will make more than 300,000 additional residents of the city eligible to apply for firearms.

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**3. Jerusalem Governorate warns of changes to Silwan maps and its attachment to the so-called “City of David”**

The Jerusalem Governorate warned about changes recently observed on maps displayed on the website of the Israeli municipality of Jerusalem. The changes involve the reclassification of parts of the town of Silwan and their attachment to what is called the “City of David” neighborhood, stressing that these measures are invalid.

In a statement, the governorate explained that the modifications indicate changes in the planning divisions imposed by the occupation authorities on the town, pointing to a reduction in its area and the re-annexation of parts of it—especially the Wadi Hilweh area—into what the authorities call the “City of David,” which covers about 333.76 dunams.

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**4. Investigation documents Israeli targeting of a family in Gaza through bombing, sniping, and arrests**

A new investigation by the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor revealed that the Israeli army targeted a civilian family in Khan Younis in southern Gaza in February 2024.

The incident included the bombing of the family home, the killing of family members by sniper fire, obstructing rescue efforts for the wounded and the retrieval and burial of bodies, as well as the arbitrary detention of surviving family members accompanied by serious violations.

This occurred within the broader context of the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip since October 2023.

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**5. Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque continues for the 11th day**

Israeli occupation forces continue to close the Al-Aqsa Mosque for the eleventh consecutive day, preventing worshippers from performing prayers there under the pretext of security conditions linked to the ongoing war with Iran.

The continued closure during the last ten days of Ramadan is considered a dangerous precedent, as for the first time since the occupation of Jerusalem in 1967, the Tarawih prayers and the spiritual retreat (i‘tikaf) have been prevented inside the mosque.

Occupation authorities have tightened their control over Al-Aqsa and imposed strict restrictions on any public movement that might oppose plans to change the religious and historical status of the mosque compound.

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**6. Settler attacks force three families to leave Atouf in the northern Jordan Valley**

Three Palestinian families were forced to dismantle their homes and tents in the Atouf area southeast of Tubas and leave the area due to escalating settler attacks and ongoing threats in the northern Jordan Valley.

Moataz Basharat, the official responsible for the Jordan Valley file in the Tubas governorate, said the three families dismantled their homes and tents in eastern Atouf after settler attacks around the community intensified, accompanied by repeated threats that forced them to leave.

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**7. Abdel-Ati: restricting aid entry to Gaza is a crime of collective punishment requiring urgent international intervention**

Dr. Salah Abdel-Ati, head of the International Commission to Support the Rights of the Palestinian People (HCD), said that the continued restriction and banning of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip represents a clear form of collective punishment and a crime against humanity targeting the civilian population.

He explained that the restrictions imposed by the occupation do not only affect food aid but also include prefabricated homes, equipment, medical supplies, and all essential civilian needs—especially fuel—further worsening the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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**8. Escalating violations: center calls for international protection for prisoners**

The Palestinian Center for the Defense of Prisoners called for urgent international protection for prisoners held in Israeli prisons amid escalating violations against them.

The center stated that raids on prisoner sections in Israeli prisons constitute organized state terrorism against the prisoners’ movement.

It held National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir directly responsible for recent assaults on prisoners, stressing that the racist Israeli government led by Netanyahu provides political cover for the escalation of repression inside prisons.

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**9. Video: settlers block Palestinians in the West Bank**

Circulating footage shows settlers blocking Palestinian vehicles at the Za’tara junction south of the city of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank, disrupting traffic.

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## *European*

**10. Planned protest to support activist who interrupted a Google conference in support of Palestine**

The group “Your Tech = Their Death” called on activists and supporters to provide legal support for an activist detained after peacefully protesting during the “Google Engage” conference. A court hearing is scheduled at the Criminal Court of Justice in Dublin on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The appeal highlighted the role of Google’s artificial intelligence technologies in supporting the Israeli occupation and facilitating genocide in Gaza.

The group said opposing the use of technology in genocide is not a crime and supporting the activist protects the right to peaceful expression and justice.

They also pointed to Google’s support for Israel through projects such as “Project Nimbus,” which provided the Israeli military with surveillance, data analysis, and targeting capabilities.

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**11. Calls on the London Book Fair to cancel Israeli exhibitors**

The organization “Publishers for Palestine,” a global network of about 600 publishing houses in 50 countries, called on the London Book Fair to cancel the participation of Israeli exhibitors accused of whitewashing Israeli crimes against Palestinians in Gaza and across the region.

The organization noted that the fair previously allocated an official pavilion for Israel and currently lists three Israeli literary agencies on its website accused of whitewashing apartheid, settler colonialism, and ethnic cleansing.

It also pointed out that the fair banned the Russian pavilion in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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**12. Protest at Sydney Airport against Thai Airways over alleged transport of weapons to Israel**

The group “Stop the War” organized a protest at Sydney International Airport warning Thai Airways passengers about the company’s alleged involvement in transporting spare parts for Israeli military aircraft within passenger cargo shipments.

The protest followed an investigation published by Declassified Australia, which revealed that the company allowed shipments containing military components for Israeli warplanes to transit.

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**13. More than 100,000 Britons call for an investigation into pro-Israel influence**

A British petition calling for an investigation into pro-Israel influence in British politics has surpassed 100,000 signatures, making it eligible for an official parliamentary debate.

Launched in January 2026, the petition has gathered more than 108,000 signatures, most of them from London and Wales.

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**14. Protest inside an Asda store in Northern Ireland against Israeli products**

The boycott movement organized visits to an Asda store in Strabane, Northern Ireland, over the weekend demanding the removal of Israeli products that had been returned to the store shelves.

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**15. UK calls for investigation into settlers killing five Palestinians in the West Bank**

The United Kingdom called for an immediate investigation after five Palestinians were killed by settlers in the West Bank last week.

The British Consulate said it was shocked by the killings and stressed that amid rising regional tensions, developments in the West Bank must not be overlooked.

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## *International*

**16. Student protest condemns Georgetown University cooperation with Israeli companies**

Students at Georgetown University in the United States organized a protest condemning the university for hosting a seminar on “academic freedom” while cooperating with Israeli institutions involved in serious violations against Palestinians.

Protesters said the event serves as a cover for whitewashing complicity with the occupation and demanded that the university assume its moral responsibilities toward the Palestinian people.

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**17. International calls to support detained Palestinian children by documenting their testimonies**

Solidarity groups supporting Palestine, including the Steadfastness Flotilla, called for support for Palestinian children detained in Israeli prisons, whose number exceeds 400.

These initiatives document first-hand testimonies of children’s experiences within the Israeli military detention system, emphasizing that such violations are not isolated incidents but part of an institutional system targeting the most vulnerable groups.

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**18. International contacts to pressure Israel to reopen the Rafah crossing**

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz revealed that contacts are being conducted by what is known as the “Peace Council” and the office of its representative for Gaza, Nikolay Mladenov, with the Israeli government to push for the reopening of the Rafah crossing in both directions.

According to a diplomatic source cited by the newspaper on Monday, Israeli authorities had closed all crossings with the Gaza Strip less than three days after launching their military offensive against Iran alongside the United States, citing security reasons.