Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2409, Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

1. Gaza Health: 3 martyrs in 24 hours, death toll exceeds 72,000

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced the registration of 3 martyrs and 3 injuries over the past 24 hours, due to the ongoing consequences of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.
In its daily statistical report, the ministry explained that the new martyrs succumbed to wounds sustained in a massacre east of Al-Maghazi, noting that a number of victims are still under the rubble and on the roads, as ambulance and civil defense crews are unable to reach them so far.

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2. **Occupation assassinates journalist Mohammed Washah in a strike in Gaza**
Israeli occupation forces killed two Palestinian civilians, including journalist Mohammed Washah, a correspondent for Al Jazeera Mubasher in Gaza, by targeting their car west of the city.
The Government Media Office confirmed in a statement the death of journalist Mohammed Samir Washah, raising the number of journalists killed by Israeli occupation forces to 262 in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the war of extermination.

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3. **Settlers attack Arab al-Kaabneh community in Jericho and steal livestock**
Settlers attacked the Arab al-Kaabneh community west of the village of Al-Auja, north of Jericho, and stole 10 heads of livestock.
Local sources said the stolen livestock belonged to Suleiman Mleihat, a resident of the community.
Around 700 Palestinians live in the Arab al-Kaabneh community in tents and tin houses, while 100 children from this and nearby Bedouin communities attend school.

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4. **Number of journalist martyrs rises to 262 since the start of the aggression on Gaza**
The Government Media Office reported that the number of journalists killed has risen to 262 since the start of the war of genocide on the Gaza Strip, following the announcement of another journalist’s death.
It condemned the targeting, killing, and assassination of Palestinian journalists by Israeli forces, calling on the International Federation of Journalists, the Arab Journalists Union, and all media bodies worldwide to denounce these systematic crimes.

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5. **Settlers kidnap a child south of Nablus**
A number of settlers kidnapped a child from the village of Qabalan, south of Nablus.
Local sources reported that settlers stormed the Al-Qaf area north of the village and abducted 14-year-old Osaid Mahmoud, taking him to the Itamar settlement built on residents’ land.

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6. **Scenes of Ben Gvir storming Al-Aqsa Mosque amid restrictions on المسلمين**
On the 40th consecutive day of Al-Aqsa’s closure, footage shows Israeli extremist minister Itamar Ben Gvir entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and touring its courtyards under heavy protection from occupation forces.
Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the incident, stating that Netanyahu’s government violations target the historical and legal identity of the mosque.

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**European**

7. **Protest outside JP Morgan bank in Glasgow against cooperation with the occupation**
The organization “Mothers Against Genocide” in Scotland organized a protest outside JP Morgan bank in Glasgow, condemning its investments in the Israeli company Elbit Systems.
The campaign stated that the bank’s investment has reached $33 million and that its profits are stained with Palestinian blood.

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8. **Activists disrupt BAE Systems production in Adelaide over involvement in war efforts**
Activists from the group “Disrupt War” halted production at BAE Systems in Adelaide.
The group says the company supplies up to 15% of components for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel.
Protesters called on arms manufacturers to immediately stop supplying weapons and spare parts.

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9. **Calls at DePaul University to lift ban on Palestinian organization**
Students at DePaul University called for lifting the suspension of the “Students for Justice in Palestine” chapter, which has been suspended until 2027.
They say the decision was a direct response to their speaking out against injustices faced by Palestinians.
In May 2024, the university saw a major student sit-in demanding divestment from companies linked to Israel, which ended with police intervention.

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10. **From Lebanon to Gaza: Montreal will not forget you**
The “Cyclists for Palestine” campaign organized a bike ride through the streets of Montreal, where participants raised Palestinian and Lebanese flags in solidarity.
The campaign also condemned the killing of karate player Youssef Qaddoum, who was killed in an Israeli strike, affirming that their work will continue until justice is achieved.

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11. **Global campaign to boycott Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva**
The BDS movement and global health coalitions launched a week of action to boycott Teva, coinciding with World Health Day, under the slogan “Always read the label.”
The campaign aims to expose the company’s involvement in supporting the occupation and racial discrimination, calling for alternatives to its products.

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**International**

12. **Amnesty International: deliberate strikes on medical workers must be investigated**
Amnesty International held Israel responsible for the killing of dozens of healthcare workers and the destruction of the health system in Lebanon.
It called for an investigation into the deliberate targeting of medics, describing it as a war crime, noting 92 attacks on the health sector resulting in 53 deaths and 137 injuries.

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13. **Protests against U.S. support for wars and condemnation of prisoner execution law**
Hundreds gathered in Houston demanding an immediate end to U.S. and Israeli wars in the Middle East.
In New York, students protested against the “prisoner execution law,” calling for the release of all Palestinian detainees.

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14. **Student protests in Chicago in support of Palestine**
Students at DePaul University in Chicago demonstrated in support of Palestine and against continued Israeli attacks on Gaza.

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15. **Ben Gvir attacks Turkish actor over criticism**
Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir attacked Turkish actor Görkem Sevindik after he criticized the law concerning the execution of Palestinian prisoners.
In a video, he said: “You may live in a Turkish series, but we live here in Israel. It’s either us or the death of terrorists,” expressing support for stricter measures.