Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2413, Date: Monday, April 13, 2026

1. Health: Two martyrs and 8 injuries in Gaza within 24 hours

The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced the arrival of two martyrs and eight injured individuals to hospitals in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, noting that among the martyrs, one is a newly reported death and another was recovered from under the rubble.
The ministry added in its daily statistical report that a number of victims are still under the debris and on the roads, as ambulance and civil defense crews have not yet been able to reach them, suggesting that the actual toll is likely to rise as search and recovery operations continue.

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**2. Warning of the return of “engineered starvation”: Flour crisis in Gaza threatens collapse of the bread system**

The Government Media Office in the Gaza Strip warned of an escalation in “engineered starvation” carried out by the Israeli occupation through restricting flour supplies and controlling the flow of essential goods, amid a concerning lack of international response.
This threatens the food security of more than 2.4 million Palestinians. Recent months have seen a serious decline in bread production due to a severe shortage of flour, alongside strict restrictions on the entry of goods and humanitarian aid. The quantities allowed in have not exceeded, at best, 38% of pre-war levels, despite an agreement allowing 600 trucks per day.

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**3. Ben Gvir storms Al-Aqsa and 7 Palestinians injured in the West Bank**

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, known for his far-right stance, stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy protection from occupation forces, while those forces injured 7 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem reported that Ben Gvir entered the mosque compound with a group of extremists, performing Talmudic prayers during the incursion.

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**4. Fuel and maintenance crisis threatens collapse of services at Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza**

The Nasser Medical Complex warned of “serious and rapid” developments threatening the continuity of healthcare services after one of its main power generators broke down due to a severe shortage of oil and spare parts.
Its director general, Atef Al-Hout, stated during a press conference that the current crisis is among the most dangerous challenges facing the health sector, given increasing pressure and near-constant electricity outages.

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**5. Ban on engine oils and spare parts paralyzes healthcare system and humanitarian work in Gaza**

The Gaza Center for Human Rights expressed deep concern over the escalation of the Israeli blockade policy, which has expanded the list of prohibited items to include engine oils, spare parts, and mechanical maintenance supplies under the pretext of “dual-use” materials.
The center warned that this ban does not merely target commercial goods, but strikes at the technical lifeline of hospitals, ambulances, water wells, bakeries, and aid trucks.

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**6. Gaza Cancer Center: 11,000 cancer patients at risk of death**

The medical director of the Gaza Cancer Center, Dr. Mohammed Abu Nada, said that around 11,000 cancer patients in the Gaza Strip are at risk of death due to the destruction of the healthcare system, the tight blockade, and the prevention of essential medicines and treatments from entering.
He revealed that about 4,000 new cancer cases have been recorded since the beginning of the war, at a rate of approximately 200 cases per month, with additional cases going undiagnosed due to the collapse of health services. Breast cancer is the most common among women, followed by colon cancer, especially among men.

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**7. Settlers attack shepherds and occupation forces arrest residents in Masafer Yatta**

Several civilians were injured following an attack by settlers, while occupation forces arrested residents in Masafer Yatta.
Settlers attacked shepherds and locals in the Al-Hamra area, causing injuries, while Israeli forces fired tear gas, leading to cases of suffocation. Two residents were arrested.

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**8. Israeli government grants licenses for 33 new settlements in the West Bank**

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that the government has granted licenses for 33 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling it a “historic achievement.”
He added that construction will continue to prevent the establishment of any Arab state in the West Bank.

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### *European*

**9. “Steadfastness Fleet” prepares to sail again toward Gaza from Barcelona**

Spain constitutes the largest share of participants. Around 1,000 volunteers from 70 countries are preparing to set sail again to break the Gaza blockade, double the number of participants in the previous flotilla.

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**10. British police arrest an elderly man for wearing a Palestinian cap**

An elderly man was arrested in London for wearing a shirt bearing the map of Palestine and a cap in the colors of the Palestinian flag during a demonstration.

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**11. Pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin**

Hundreds of people protested in Berlin in support of Palestine and against the war in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as against a recent Israeli law concerning Palestinian prisoners.

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**12. Targeting a railway line between the Netherlands and Germany**

Pro-Palestinian activists targeted a major railway line linking the Netherlands and Germany, citing its role in industries connected to war.

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**13. Spanish minister describes Netanyahu as a “genocide criminal”**

Spanish Health Minister Monica Gomez described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “genocide criminal,” stating that Spain’s stance is based on principles of justice and human rights.

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**14. Irish activist damages a U.S. military aircraft at Shannon Airport**

An Irish activist entered the runway and severely damaged a U.S. military aircraft using an axe and a hammer as a form of protest.

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**15. British police arrest 523 pro-Palestine protesters**

British police arrested 523 people in Trafalgar Square during a protest against the ban of a pro-Palestinian movement, on charges of supporting a banned organization.

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### *International*

**16. New York University imposes prior censorship on graduation speeches**

NYU announced a new policy replacing live student speeches at graduation ceremonies with pre-recorded and pre-approved messages starting in spring 2026, following a pro-Palestinian speech incident in 2025.

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**17. U.S. administration dismisses two judges who refused to deport pro-Palestinian students**

Two immigration judges were dismissed after refusing to issue deportation orders against students involved in pro-Palestinian activism.

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**18. Korean child paints the Palestinian flag on her father’s face**

During a solidarity event in South Korea, a child drew the Palestinian flag on her father’s face, attracting public attention.

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**19. Doctors Without Borders: Gaza faces a deliberate pattern of destruction**

The organization warned that living conditions in Gaza remain catastrophic, citing deliberate obstruction of humanitarian aid that has led to preventable deaths.
It reported that at least 733 people have been killed and 1,913 injured since October, and that more than 40,000 wound treatments have been carried out.