Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2419, Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026

1. Two martyrs in Rafah and northern Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire violations

Local sources reported the killing of a young Palestinian man north of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. They stated that Youssef Abdel Aziz bin Hassan was shot and killed by Israeli occupation forces stationed northwest of Rafah city.
Earlier today, a young girl was injured by Israeli gunfire in the Al-Iqlimi area of Al-Mawasi in Rafah.
It was also announced that Ahmed Hani Obeid (25) died from wounds he sustained after being targeted by a quadcopter drone in northern Gaza about a year ago.

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2. Occupation forces a Jerusalem resident to self-demolish his home over lack of permit

Jerusalem resident Sami Al-Hashlamoun Al-Ayoubi was forced to demolish his own home in occupied Jerusalem following a decision by Israeli authorities on the grounds of building without a permit.
The Jerusalem Governorate stated that the Israeli municipality compelled him to carry out the demolition himself as part of an ongoing policy targeting the Palestinian presence in the city and imposing strict restrictions on construction.

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3. Settlers escalate attacks and target communities in the West Bank

Settlers attacked the Wadi Abu Al-Hayat community west of Al-Auja, north of Jericho, escalating assaults in several areas of the occupied West Bank.
The Al-Baidar Organization for Bedouin Rights said settlers searched homes and terrorized children in the community, which is home to seven families, noting that these families had previously been displaced three times.
The organization stressed that these repeated attacks target Bedouin communities and directly impact residents’ safety and stability.
Settlers also raided Khirbet Al-Rakeez in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, and carried out provocations against residents.

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4. UNICEF calls for investigation into targeting of its water truck drivers in Gaza

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) expressed anger over Israeli forces targeting two of its water trucks in Gaza, killing two drivers, and called for an investigation.
In a statement, the organization said the drivers were killed by Israeli fire on Friday morning at a water filling point on Al-Mansoura Street in Gaza City during routine water transport operations with no changes in movement or procedures.
It added that the Al-Mansoura station is currently the only operational water filling station supplied by the “Mekorot” line serving Gaza City.

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5. Occupation forces Jerusalem residents to self-demolish their homes in Al-Suwana

Israeli authorities forced Jerusalem residents to demolish their own homes under the pretext of building without permits.
Sources said Sami Al-Hashlamoun Al-Ayoubi was forced to demolish his home in Al-Suwana neighborhood in Jerusalem by order of the Israeli municipality. The house, about 70 square meters, was built in 2016.
He explained that the municipality imposed high licensing fees he could not afford, along with a monthly fine of 700 shekels for three years, before issuing a final demolition order, forcing him to demolish it himself to avoid higher costs and to protect his grandfather’s house built in 1936 beneath it.

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6. Settlers detain residents southeast of Bethlehem

Settlers detained several residents in the village of Al-Minya southeast of Bethlehem in the southern occupied West Bank.
Local sources reported that settlers stopped the vehicle of Anwar Abdel Aziz Jabarin, forced passengers out, and detained them.

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7. #Video – Palestinian mother expresses fear for her imprisoned children

“The approval of the law to execute prisoners shocked us, and my three children are in prison,” a Palestinian mother says, expressing fear for her children and hoping for their release and that of all prisoners.

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**European**

8. #Video – Symbolic protest against the prisoner execution law

Protesters gathered on Downing Street, London’s most famous street, in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons. Some participants staged a symbolic performance during the demonstration to protest the Israeli law on executing prisoners.

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9. #Video – Juliet Stevenson condemns British complicity

British actress Juliet Stevenson condemned, during a protest, the British government’s escalating attacks on civil liberties aimed at undermining the right to protest and shielding its complicity in Israel’s war of genocide.
She stressed that attempts to silence pro-Palestinian voices will fail and called for continued public mobilization against restrictive laws.

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10. Museum closure in Glasgow protesting prisoner execution law

A protest organized by “Mothers Against Genocide” forced the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow to temporarily close.
The silent protest condemned a new Israeli law making death by hanging the automatic sentence for Palestinian prisoners tried in military courts.
Participants warned of the dangers of the law and described international silence as complicity.

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11. Bridge closure in Livorno to block weapons shipment

Pro-Palestinian activists blocked the movable bridge on Via Mogadiscio in Livorno, Italy, to prevent the transport of weapons and explosives from the U.S. Camp Darby base.
The action followed a tip from port workers about an expected shipment at Darsena Toscana. Protesters called for stopping arms exports and redirecting budgets toward wages.

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12. Calls to boycott Apple TV over Israeli series promotion

Apple faces widespread criticism for promoting the series “Unconditional,” accused of helping to “whitewash” the image of the occupation.
Activists, including writer Susan Abulhawa, argue the timing aims to normalize Israel’s presence despite the war in Gaza.

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13. Threats against Swedish singer Felicia Eriksson over Eurovision stance

Swedish singer Felicia Eriksson revealed she received death threats and threats against her family after opposing Israel’s participation in Eurovision.
She said intimidation escalated following her criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza.

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14. Protest inside Zara store in Sydney

Pro-Palestinian activists held a protest inside a Zara store in Sydney to raise awareness about the company’s role.
They called for a boycott and urged consumers to choose ethical alternatives.

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15. #Video – Police attack protesters in Sweden

A defense expo in Sweden saw large protests by pro-Palestinian activists opposing the participation of global arms companies.
Security forces confronted protesters who demanded an end to arming Israel.

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16. Protest at University of Zurich against execution law

Students at the University of Zurich held a protest against the Israeli bill on executing Palestinian prisoners.
They condemned violations against prisoners and linked the issue to the ongoing war in Gaza and Lebanon.

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**International**

17. Arizona students disrupt event with Israeli soldiers

Student and rights groups disrupted an event, chanting slogans against the war in Gaza and rejecting giving a platform to what they described as “war criminals.”

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18. UN: 47 women and girls killed daily in Gaza

UN Women reported that at least 47 women and girls are killed on average each day during the war in Gaza.
More than 38,000 women and girls were killed between October 2023 and December 2025, representing over half of the total documented casualties.