Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2396, Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

1. Injuries following an attack targeting civilians in northern Gaza Strip

A number of civilians were injured after being targeted by an Israeli drone in the Halawa camp in Jabalia al-Balad and in the Beit Lahia project in the northern Gaza Strip.
Local sources reported injuries after an Israeli “quadcopter” drone dropped a bomb on a group of civilians in Beit Lahia.
They also indicated that 6 civilians were injured, including 3 in critical condition, after an Israeli drone opened fire on displaced people in Halawa camp in Jabalia, northern Gaza.

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**2. Jerusalem calls for mobilization and steadfast presence near Al-Aqsa on Friday**
Calls in Jerusalem have escalated for mobilization and maintaining a presence, urging people to head to the closest نقاط contact with Al-Aqsa Mosque and perform prayers there, affirming rejection of occupation measures and attempts to impose a new reality in the city.
These calls stressed that mobilization represents the first line of defense for Al-Aqsa Mosque and a clear message rejecting division or Judaization plans despite increasing challenges.

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**3. 7,476 violations during March… 22 Palestinians killed in the West Bank**
The Palestinian Information Center (Mu‘ta) reported an unprecedented escalation in attacks by Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank, with around 7,476 violations recorded since the beginning of March.
These attacks resulted in the killing of 22 Palestinians and the injury of 214 others, amid an increase in direct shooting incidents, with 183 cases recorded during the same period.

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**4. Occupation entrenches the “Yellow Line” in Gaza as a de facto border**
Recent analyses revealed intensified Israeli efforts to establish what is known as the “Yellow Line” inside the Gaza Strip and gradually turn it into an actual border, through increased military deployment and construction of permanent infrastructure.
According to Haaretz, based on satellite imagery and security sources, the Israeli army has expanded its presence along this line by establishing new military sites and building earth barriers stretching for dozens of kilometers.

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**5. Evacuation of 11 homes in Batn al-Hawa… new escalation in Silwan**
Forced evictions continue in the Batn al-Hawa neighborhood in Silwan, south of Al-Aqsa, as Israeli authorities evacuated 11 homes belonging to Palestinian families.
These measures are part of a policy targeting Palestinian presence, amid growing activity by settler organizations.
Israeli crews emptied the homes of the Rajabi family in preparation for handing them over to these organizations.

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**6. Injuries and attacks by occupation forces and settlers in the West Bank**
Various areas of the West Bank witnessed a series of attacks by Israeli forces and settlers, resulting in injuries and arrests.
In Nablus, a 29-year-old man was beaten by settlers.
In Hebron, a young man was arrested at a checkpoint for unknown reasons.

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**7. Civil Defense: recovery of a body in Khan Younis**
Gaza’s Civil Defense stated that, after coordination with the UN OCHA office, its teams recovered the body of a person killed by Israeli forces in the Al-Qarara area east of Salah al-Din Street in eastern Khan Younis.

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**8. Video: expelled from his home while reciting the Quran in Silwan**
A man was expelled from his home while continuing to recite the Quran.
Israeli authorities seized two homes belonging to the Basbous family in Silwan, bringing the number of confiscated apartments in East Jerusalem to 15.

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**9. Video: cold and rain worsen the suffering of displaced people in Gaza**
Amid heavy rain and harsh weather, displaced Palestinians are facing severe humanitarian conditions inside their tents in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

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**10. Video: settler vandalizes Palestinian property in the West Bank**
An Israeli settler vandalized Palestinian property during a raid by a group of settlers in the town of Kifl Haris, north of Salfit in the West Bank.

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**European**

**11. UK oversight project raises concerns about targeting pro-Palestine doctors**
New government proposals in the UK to expand the powers of medical regulatory bodies have sparked concerns that they could be used to punish doctors and nurses for pro-Palestinian positions.
The Health Secretary approved the largest reform of the medical oversight system in nearly 40 years, allowing faster suspension or removal of doctors.

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**12. Video: Francesca Albanese presents shocking testimonies in Geneva**
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese presented shocking testimonies regarding the torture of Palestinian detainees, calling for accountability and warning against impunity.

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**13. Activists target Rheinmetall weapons factory in Berlin**
Activists organized a protest outside the Rheinmetall weapons factory in Berlin and sprayed red paint on the site to pressure it to stop arms exports to Israel.
The German company has been accused in a UN report of complicity in crimes in Gaza.

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**14. Protest against political support for the occupation**
Calls for boycotts were launched against businesses linked to a restaurant accused of ties to a former Israeli soldier, sparking protests.

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**15. Brazil’s president: wars aim to seize Global South resources**
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned that wars aim to control the resources of Global South countries and criticized the UN for its failure.

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**International**

**16. Charges against pro-Palestine protesters in Washington**
33 activists are facing charges of property damage during a pro-Palestine demonstration at the University of Washington.

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**17. Oxfam: water infrastructure destroyed in Lebanon**
Oxfam reported that Israel targeted water infrastructure in parts of Lebanon as it did in Gaza, stressing that this violates international law.