Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2407, Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

1. 10 killed in an Israeli massacre east of Al-Maghazi camp

Ten civilians were killed in a massacre carried out by Israeli occupation forces in Al-Maghazi camp in the central Gaza Strip.
According to details, armed clashes broke out east of the camp between Palestinians and militias collaborating with the Israeli occupation, alongside aerial intervention using drones targeting the area.
Local sources reported that the Israeli army attempted, under air cover, to break the siege on an armed group surrounded by Palestinians while they were defending their homes.

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**2. Ben Gvir storms Al-Aqsa amid tightened measures and ongoing closure**
The so-called “Minister of National Security” in the Israeli government, Itamar Ben Gvir, stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque through the Moroccan Gate under heavy protection by Israeli forces.
The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem stated that Ben Gvir toured the المسجد compound, entering through the Moroccan Gate to the Chain Gate before leaving the same way, amid a heavy police presence.

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**3. Elderly man injured and hundreds of olive trees uprooted in settler attacks in the West Bank**
Various areas in the West Bank witnessed a series of attacks by settlers and Israeli forces, resulting in injuries and widespread damage to property and agricultural land.
The Jerusalem Governorate reported that settlers attacked the village of Mikhmas, northeast of Jerusalem, beating a 70-year-old man who was treated on-site by the Palestinian Red Crescent.
In a related incident, settlers attacked lands between the villages of Deir Ibzi’ and Saffa west of Ramallah, also assaulting residents from Beit Ur al-Tahta.

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**4. More than 9,600 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons as of early April**
Organizations concerned with prisoners’ affairs reported that the number of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons exceeded 9,600 as of early April 2026, based on official prison administration data.
The statement added that the figure includes 84 women and around 350 children, held mainly in Megiddo and Ofer prisons.

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**5. Authorities force Jerusalem resident to self-demolish his home in Silwan**
Israeli authorities forced a Jerusalem resident to demolish his own home in the town of Silwan, south of occupied Jerusalem.
Local sources said that Khalil Abdel Badran was compelled to carry out the demolition of his home in the Al-Bustan neighborhood to avoid heavy fines imposed by the Israeli municipality.
The house, built in 2018, measures about 100 square meters and shelters four family members. Since 2023, fines amounting to 48,000 shekels had already been imposed.

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**6. After UN targeting: Israel re-closes Rafah crossing and halts patient travel**
Israeli authorities have once again closed the Rafah crossing to humanitarian cases, preventing a new group of patients and their companions from leaving and blocking the return of stranded individuals to Gaza.
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that the World Health Organization has suspended medical evacuations through the Egyptian side, without specifying when operations will resume.
The decision followed Israeli forces opening fire on UN vehicles on Salah al-Din road near Khan Younis, injuring several international workers.

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**7. (Video) Israeli soldiers brutally assault a Palestinian in Jerusalem**
Israeli soldiers threw a Palestinian man to the ground and took turns beating him near Qalandiya camp, north of Jerusalem.

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**8. (Video) Settlers burn a Palestinian vehicle in Nablus**
Settlers set fire to a Palestinian man’s vehicle after attacking the town of Qusra, south of Nablus, and damaging civilian property.

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**9. 7 attempts to bring animal sacrifices into Al-Aqsa during Passover**
The Jerusalem Governorate stated that this year’s Jewish Passover saw 7 documented attempts to bring animal sacrifices into Al-Aqsa Mosque, the highest number recorded since 1967.
In two cases, settlers managed to reach the vicinity of the Old City with the animals, in what was described as a dangerous escalation.

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**Europe**

**10. Protest in Sweden supporting prisoners against the death penalty**
A pro-Palestine protest took place in Stockholm condemning the death penalty law against Palestinian prisoners.
The protest included symbolic displays such as a gallows and a figure representing Ben Gvir holding a blood-stained glass.

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**11. 80 student groups prepare to disrupt London defense exhibition**
Students and activists plan to protest on April 10 outside King’s College London against a defense conference accused of supporting Israel.

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**12. Massive protest in the Netherlands in support of Al-Aqsa and prisoners**
Thousands marched in Rotterdam protesting the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque and opposing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners.

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**13. Calls on Australian government to stop arms exports**
An organization urged Australia to halt the export of F-35 aircraft components to Israel.

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**14. Protests outside Volkswagen plant in Germany**
A protest was held in Osnabrück against cooperation between Volkswagen and Israel in military production.

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**International**

**15. Ben Gvir: We have begun preparing execution uniforms**
Ben Gvir revealed that Israeli prison authorities are preparing a special unit for executing Palestinian prisoners, including red execution uniforms.

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**16. Protest in Chicago in support of Palestinian prisoners**
Activists organized a protest condemning Israel’s decision to apply the death penalty to Palestinian prisoners.

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**17. U.S. Senate candidate: difficult to maintain ties with a state committing genocide**
Democratic candidate Graham Blanter said he opposes spending U.S. taxpayer money on arming or protecting such a state.

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**18. Investigation accuses Greek shipping companies of supporting Israel**
An investigation found that some Greek shipping companies facilitated the transport of energy supplies and military shipments to Israel during the war in Gaza.