Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2390, Date: Friday, March 20, 2026

1. 4 killed in Israeli strike east of Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire violations

Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip continue, with escalating attacks that have left four people dead and others injured in Gaza City, amid worsening humanitarian conditions in the enclave.
This comes as violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas persist, which since last October have resulted in 677 people killed and 1,813 others injured.

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**2. Escalating attacks by Israeli forces and settlers in Ramallah and its villages**

Israeli forces raided the city of Ramallah, carrying out search operations in several neighborhoods amid a heavy military presence.
Local sources reported that forces entered the city center and positioned themselves on Al-Irsal Street before storming a residential building; it is not yet clear whether the operation led to arrests.
In a related development, Israeli forces intensified their attacks in the Ramallah countryside, carrying out large-scale land leveling in the village of Ein Yabrud east of the city, accompanied by a military bulldozer. About 20 dunams of land were targeted, and several olive trees were uprooted, particularly in the eastern area near Route 60.

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**3. Humanitarian aid to Gaza drops by 80% since start of war on Iran**

Data from the American Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat (CMCC) showed that the number of aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip has dropped by about 80% since the start of the Israeli-American war on Iran.
The weekly average declined from about 4,200 trucks before the war to 590 in the first week, then 1,137 in the second week, and has not exceeded 400 trucks this week.
The sharp decline in aid has directly affected living conditions, with a significant rise in food prices and shortages of essential goods.

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**4. On the eve of the holiday, Gaza’s children face a reality without toys or new clothes**

In one of the alleys of displacement in southern Gaza, a 10-year-old boy, Yazan Abu Shanab, sits on a worn piece of cloth in front of a temporary shelter barely protecting his family. He plays with an empty plastic container as if it were a precious toy, sharing it with his younger sister since it is the only one they have.
Yazan says in a soft voice that “the holiday used to mean buying a new toy and going to the markets, but everything has changed.” His family has lost its source of income, and securing food has become the top priority, while new clothes are no longer considered. Thus, the long-awaited holiday days have turned into ordinary moments, or perhaps even heavier than other days.

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**5. Rights center: Ben Gvir’s photo in front of a gallows incites killing of prisoners**

The Palestinian Center for the Defense of Prisoners stated that Israeli “National Security” Minister Itamar Ben Gvir photographing himself in front of a gallows to threaten the execution of prisoners reflects explicit incitement to kill them.
The center stressed that images of the gallows and execution messages reflect dangerous sadism and a trend toward eliminating prisoners while exploiting current conditions. It also noted that the escalation of violations and abuse coincides with unprecedented incitement rhetoric, and that talk of a “law to execute prisoners” represents a dangerous attempt to legalize their killing.

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**6. Israeli authorities issue notices to uproot hundreds of olive trees in Arraba**

Israeli forces issued notices to uproot hundreds of olive trees around the town of Arraba, south of Jenin, particularly in areas near an Israeli military camp built on residents’ land.
Orders were also issued to seize and control 59 dunams of land.
Israeli forces confiscated 133 dunams of land in the Jenin and Salfit governorates under the pretext of “military purposes.”
This followed three land seizure orders, two targeting lands in Arraba totaling 128.6 dunams for the expansion of a military site east of the town, and another for 3.6 dunams to build a road in the same area.

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**Europe**

**7. Irish government exports livestock shipment to Israel despite protests**

The Irish Palestine solidarity campaign reported that a shipment of livestock destined for export to Israel—estimated at about 5,500 animals worth over €7.5 million—was sent despite widespread objections.
The campaign had organized several protests at Greenore Port in County Louth to pressure the Irish government to halt livestock exports to Israel, arguing that such trade supports the occupation and its actions against Palestinians.

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**8. Protest inside Barclays in Scotland over funding of war**

Activists from a Palestine solidarity campaign in Aberdeen, northeast Scotland, staged a protest inside Barclays Bank, condemning its investment in Palantir Technologies, which is accused of involvement in crimes against Palestinian children.
They stated that protests will continue until banks withdraw their investments. Barclays has faced regular protests across the UK, as its investments in arms companies linked to the Israeli military exceed £1 billion.

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**9. Sit-in in Rome supporting Freedom Flotilla activists**

Dozens of supporters organized a demonstration in Rome in support of Freedom Flotilla activists who were arrested after visiting the port of Sidi Bou Said, honoring port workers who helped launch their mission in October 2025.
Meanwhile, Tunisian authorities detained seven members of the group, citing financial investigations.
A protest also took place in Tunis in front of the economic and financial judicial complex, with wide participation from pro-Palestine activists.

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**10. 200 artists call for Israel’s exclusion from Venice Biennale**

Around 200 artists, curators, and cultural workers signed a letter calling on the Venice Biennale to exclude Israel from its 2026 edition, following a call by the Art Not Genocide Alliance (ANGA).
Signatories include international artists such as Wael Shawky, Rosana Paulino, Meriem Bennani, and Colin Smith. The call follows an earlier appeal made on October 2, 2025.

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**International**

**11. UN warns of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity**

A UN report warned of the risk of permanent demographic changes in the occupied Palestinian territories due to rising killings, forced displacement, and policies that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned of the risk of “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza and the West Bank.

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**12. Protest in South Korea in support of Palestine and Lebanon**

A protest took place in South Korea organized by the group “People in Solidarity with Palestine,” with dozens of activists demonstrating against the ongoing war in Gaza and Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Participants called on the South Korean government not to engage in any military actions or support US or Israeli operations.
Students and activists from several universities participated, including Seoul National University and Yonsei University, along with the “Intifada” movement.