Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2422, Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

1.A young man was killed by settlers’ gunfire during an attack on Deir Dibwan, east of Ramallah.

The young man, Odeh Atef Odeh Awawda, succumbed to injuries after being shot with live ammunition fired by settlers during their attack on the town. He was transferred to the Palestine Medical Complex after being shot in the back, where medical sources confirmed his death shortly after arrival due to critical wounds.

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**2.** Gaza Health: Two killed and 4 injured in Gaza within 24 hours

The Ministry of Health announced that two people were killed and four injured, arriving at Gaza hospitals over the past 24 hours as a result of Israeli attacks.
In its daily report, the ministry stated that since the ceasefire (October 10), the total number of deaths has reached 786, with 2,217 injuries, and 761 bodies recovered.

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**3.** Warnings of worsening conditions for patients in Gaza due to Rafah crossing closure

The spokesperson for the Red Crescent in Gaza, Raed Al-Nems, warned of the consequences of intermittent closure of the Rafah crossing in southern Gaza, stating it increases risks to patients and the wounded.
He explained that the number of people allowed to leave during opening periods is insufficient to meet medical needs. Case selection for travel is coordinated between the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization, based on severity.

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**4.** Among them a Waqf employee: Occupation arrests 8 Palestinians from Al-Aqsa

Israeli police arrested eight Palestinians from Al-Aqsa Mosque and its surroundings, including Raed Zughair, an employee of the Jordanian Islamic Waqf.
Lawyers Siraj Abu Arafa and Firas Jabrini stated that those detained included six women. All were transferred to the “Al-Qashla” police station in the Old City.

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**5.** Two Palestinian children recount assault by Israeli soldiers

An incident involving Israeli soldiers assaulting two Palestinian brothers in the village of Al-Mughayyir northeast of Ramallah sparked widespread shock.
Video footage documented their detention and beating while playing near their home. The children said soldiers suddenly raided the area, chased them, assaulted them, and detained them on site.

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**6.** Medical official: Health system reduced to a hollow structure

Bassam Zaqout, Director of Medical Relief in southern Gaza, warned of unprecedented deterioration in the healthcare system.
He stated it now operates as a “formal structure without substance,” amid widespread diagnostic paralysis and restrictions hindering basic services. Limitations on medical supplies have reduced healthcare to improvised minimum solutions.

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**7.** 90 female prisoners held in difficult conditions

The number of Palestinian female prisoners in Israeli prisons has risen to 90 as of April 2026, according to the Palestine Information Center “Mu‘ta.”
Most are held in Damon prison, including two minors and a pregnant woman in her third month, reflecting sensitive humanitarian conditions.

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**8.** Chickenpox spreads among Gaza’s children amid worsening conditions

Health concerns are rising in Gaza due to increasing cases of chickenpox and other infectious diseases among children.
This comes amid overcrowding in shelters, deteriorating sanitation, and reduced medical care. Experts warn that waste accumulation, insects, rodents, and overcrowding create ideal conditions for disease outbreaks, especially among children.

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**9.** (Video) Settlers attempt to burn an entire family in the West Bank

Eight Palestinians, including an infant, were injured after settlers set fire to a home and a vehicle during an attack on the town of Beit Imrin northwest of Nablus.

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**European**

**10.** Brussels conference calls for sea corridor to Gaza and suspension of EU-Israel partnership

Brussels hosted the first parliamentary conference supporting the Global Solidarity Fleet, bringing together hundreds of politicians and activists.
This coincided with the fleet sailing in the Mediterranean toward Gaza, amid a severe humanitarian crisis and ongoing blockade.

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**11.** European division hinders efforts to suspend partnership with Israel

Internal divisions within the European Union blocked efforts by Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland to suspend the partnership agreement with Israel during a meeting in Luxembourg.
Key countries such as Germany and Italy opposed the move, preventing consensus.

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**12.** 1,000 artists call to boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Calls for boycott intensified as more than 1,000 artists urged boycotting Eurovision 2026 in protest of Israel’s participation amid the war in Gaza.
The appeal was published in an open letter by the “No Music for Genocide” campaign.

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**13.** Germany and Italy reject suspending EU-Israel cooperation agreement

Germany and Italy opposed suspending the cooperation agreement during the Luxembourg meeting, despite calls from Spain and Ireland.
They emphasized dialogue and stated no decision would be taken at this stage.

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**14.** EU accused of enabling genocide after rejecting suspension

International human rights experts accused the EU of “deliberate complicity” and prioritizing trade over Palestinian lives.
Criticism followed Germany and Italy’s obstruction of suspending the agreement, with Amnesty International and UN officials condemning the decision.

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**15.** Calls to withdraw Canadian pension fund investments

Unions and faculty associations at six universities in Ontario launched a campaign urging the University Pension Plan to divest from companies linked to the Israeli occupation.
The coalition called for responsible investment policies and ending funding of military industries.

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**16.** Protest by Sciences Po students in Paris

Students at the Paris Institute of Political Studies protested demanding removal of disciplinary sanctions against peers involved in pro-Palestine activism.
They also called for the resignation of the institute’s president and for protecting freedom of expression.

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**17.** 12 British universities accused of spying on pro-Palestine activists

An investigation revealed that 12 UK universities paid a private security firm to monitor students and academics supporting Palestine.
Documents showed over £440,000 spent since 2022 on surveillance activities under “counter-terrorism” labels.

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**International**

**18.** Surge in legal aid requests for pro-Palestine supporters in the US

A 2025 report by Palestine Legal showed a 300% increase in legal aid requests due to crackdowns on pro-Palestine activism.
Universities became key battlegrounds, with increased interventions and political pressures.

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**19.** Protest in New York against Israeli weapons manufacturer

Activists gathered in Brooklyn protesting a company accused of supplying military components used by Israel.
Organizers called for shutting down facilities linked to war industries in residential areas.

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**20.** Arab Prisoner Day: rising numbers and hidden fate

Arab Prisoner Day (April 22) comes amid a noticeable rise in Arab detainees in Israeli prisons.
The Palestinian Prisoners Club reported that numbers have doubled following the Gaza war, with many detainees’ identities and conditions undisclosed.