Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2394, Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

1. Child killed by occupation fire in Mawasi Khan Younis

A child was killed by Israeli occupation forces in Mawasi Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, as Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement continue.
Medical sources reported the death of Khaled Saif al-Din Suleiman Arada (13 years old), who was shot inside his tent by occupation forces in Mawasi Khan Younis.

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**2. Occupation closes Al-Aqsa for the 25th day and settler incitement to blow up the Dome of the Rock**
Israeli occupation authorities continue to close Al-Aqsa Mosque for the 25th consecutive day, preventing prayers under the pretext of security conditions linked to the war with Iran. Meanwhile, Jerusalem is witnessing strict measures and the Old City is being isolated from its surroundings.
The closure is accompanied by a heavy deployment of forces and military checkpoints, preventing Palestinians from reaching the Old City except for its residents. This has forced many to pray in the streets amid economic paralysis and disruption of daily life and education.

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**3. Settler organization seizes two apartments in Silwan, Jerusalem**
The settler organization Ateret Cohanim seized two residential apartments in the Batn al-Hawa neighborhood of Silwan, south of Al-Aqsa Mosque, belonging to the Jerusalemite brothers Raed and Mohammed Basbous, claiming the land belongs to Jews of Yemeni origin.
Local sources reported that the takeover displaced 10 family members, who were forcibly evicted. Settlers, accompanied by occupation forces, stormed the apartments, changed the locks, and installed wiring on the windows to impose full control over the property.

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**4. Occupation re-arrests 100 released prisoners after recent exchange deals**
Occupation authorities continue escalating actions against prisoners released in exchange deals by carrying out repeated arrest campaigns and subjecting them to ongoing interrogations.
The Prisoners Club stated that among the latest detainees are several former prisoners from Qalqilya, noting that these arrests are part of a systematic policy.

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**5. Evacuation and demolition orders for 7 homes in Qalandiya, north of Jerusalem**
Occupation authorities issued notices to evacuate and demolish seven inhabited homes in the eastern neighborhood of Qalandiya village, north of occupied Jerusalem, within 21 days.
The orders are justified by claims of construction without permits, despite the homes having existed for decades. Last month, partial evacuation orders were also issued for homes in Silwan under similar claims.

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**6. Health Ministry: 687 killed since Gaza ceasefire**
The Gaza Ministry of Health reported that four injured individuals arrived at hospitals in the past 24 hours.
Since the ceasefire on October 11, 2025, the total number of deaths has reached 687, with 1,849 injured and 756 bodies recovered.
Since the start of the Israeli offensive on October 7, 2023, the overall toll has risen to 72,263 killed and 171,948 injured.

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**Europe**

**7. Germany supports EU sanctions against settlers**
The German Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Martin Giese, stated in Berlin that Germany will support European Union sanctions against violent Israeli settlers.
He emphasized the German government’s clear intention to move forward with these sanctions amid ongoing violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, which reports describe as reaching “catastrophic” levels in March 2026.

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**8. Mock trial of Australian government for complicity in genocide**
Pro-Palestinian activists held a mock trial in front of the Ministry of Defense in Melbourne, accusing the Australian government of supplying components for F-35 aircraft to a state accused of genocide.
Activists accused officials including Hugh Jeffrey and Greg Moriarty of being key contributors through export agreements that violate international law.
It is reported that 75 Australian companies are involved in producing components for F-35 aircraft used in military operations.

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**9. Weekly protest outside JP Morgan bank in Scotland**
Protests continue outside JP Morgan bank in Scotland, condemning its investments in Elbit Systems, a company that supports the Israeli military.
According to “Mothers Against Genocide,” the bank invests around $33 million in the company, which is accused of producing military technology.

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**10. Pro-Palestine protesters banned from gathering in a Toronto neighborhood**
Canadian police continue to prevent pro-Palestine protesters from gathering in residential streets in York Centre, Toronto, citing “security concerns” and the presence of a Jewish community.
According to the Toronto Star, protesters are barred from assembling near the intersection of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue, a regular site of demonstrations since the start of the war.

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**11. Symbolic vigil in Oslo in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners**
Dozens of activists in Oslo organized a symbolic vigil at the central train station, portraying the conditions of prisoners in Israeli prisons.
According to the Palestinian Prisoners Club, the number of detainees has exceeded 9,500 as of early March, excluding those arrested in Gaza during the war.

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**International**

**12. American director Paul Schrader: I can no longer defend Israel**
American screenwriter and director Paul Schrader stated that he can no longer defend Israel in light of its actions.
He said that throughout his life he had supported Israel, but now considers its actions “indefensible.”
Schrader had previously criticized artists calling for an unconditional ceasefire, describing some demands as “politically naive,” while defending the right of pro-Israel artists to express their views and sharply criticizing colleagues who strongly support Palestine.