Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2424, Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

1. 17 martyrs in 48 hours as total toll surpasses 72,000**

The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that 17 martyrs arrived at hospitals across the Strip خلال the past 48 hours, including 13 in the last 24 hours, along with 32 injured. The ministry stated that the total number of martyrs and wounded since the ceasefire on October 11 has reached 809 martyrs and 2,267 injured, in addition to the recovery of 761 bodies. It added that the cumulative toll since the beginning of the offensive on October 7, 2023 has risen to 72,585 martyrs and 172,370 injured.

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2. **WHO: 17,000 cases among Gaza’s displaced due to rodents and parasites**

The World Health Organization announced that more than 17,000 cases have been recorded among displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip linked to rodents and external parasites since the beginning of the year, amid deteriorating health and humanitarian conditions due to the consequences of the Israeli genocide.
In a statement, the organization said that “the desperate and dangerous conditions in Gaza continue to hinder recovery efforts,” noting rising infection rates among families while the health sector lacks the supplies and tools needed to respond. It estimated damage to the health sector alone at about $1.4 billion, noting that more than 1,800 health facilities have been partially or completely destroyed.

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3. **Sharp decline in Gaza humanitarian supplies amid regional escalation**

The British newspaper Financial Times, citing officials and international organizations, reported a sharp decline in food and commercial goods entering the Gaza Strip, coinciding with the outbreak of the Israeli-American offensive against Iran.
According to the newspaper, UN reports show that the number of aid trucks entering the Strip daily since the escalation began does not exceed 60 trucks, compared to about 95 trucks per day before the crisis.

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4. **Escalating settler attacks in the West Bank: displacement, arson, and clashes leave 6 dead**

Settler forces carried out a wide-scale attack in the West Bank involving forced displacement, arson, and armed assaults, as part of a weekly escalation that resulted in the deaths of 6 people.
Field reports indicated that settlers forced around 20 families from the “Arab al-Khouli” community in Kafr Thulth (Qalqilya) to flee after terrorizing them in an attack targeting their tents and land.
The governorates of Nablus and Salfit witnessed notable escalation, with armed attacks concentrated in the towns of Qusra and Jaloud, including gunfire and the burning of Palestinian vehicles and work equipment.

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5. **Settlers abduct elderly man east of Qalqilya amid rising attacks**

A group of settlers abducted Shaher al-Tawil “Abu Bakr,” a man in his sixties, from the town of Far’ata east of Qalqilya in the northern occupied West Bank, before taking him to an unknown location, raising serious concerns among his family about his safety.
Bakr al-Tawil, the victim’s son, said that four armed settlers in a pickup-type vehicle attacked his father at gunpoint while he was heading to his farmland, according to local sources.

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6. **Pharmaceutical crisis hits Gaza as medicine shortages worsen suffering**

The pharmaceutical situation in the Gaza Strip is experiencing unprecedented deterioration due to severe shortages of medicines and medical supplies, threatening the ability of health institutions to continue providing services and increasing the suffering of thousands of patients and wounded who rely on daily treatment and specialized care.
Dr. Alaa Helles, Director of Pharmaceutical Care at the Ministry of Health, said that more than 50% of essential medicines are now unavailable, while the shortage of medical consumables has exceeded 60%, directly impacting healthcare services in hospitals and medical centers.

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7. **Israeli writer: Silence on Gaza is complicity, worse than Holocaust denial**

Israeli writer Veronica Sherman stated that silence toward the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip cannot be considered neutral but amounts to direct support, asserting that those who deny it are “worse than Holocaust deniers.”
In an interview discussing her intellectual and political transformation, Sherman explained that she had lived for years within the Zionist system and even served in the occupation army before fundamentally reassessing her beliefs.

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8. **Family of Dr. Abu Safiya warns against extension of unlawful detention**

The family of Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, expressed deep concern over Israeli authorities’ attempts to extend his detention again, more than a year after his arbitrary arrest in December 2024.
The family said it received a notice from the Israeli military prosecutor’s office requesting an unlawful extension of his detention, with a court hearing scheduled for April 28, 2026.

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*European*

9. **Protest in Glasgow against law allowing execution of prisoners**

The organization “Mothers Against Genocide” in Scotland organized a silent protest inside Buchanan Galleries shopping center in Glasgow against a proposed occupation law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners.
Participants condemned the law as racist, targeting Palestinians exclusively, and warned against turning “systematic killing” into legal practice carried out by military courts lacking basic standards of justice, with conviction rates exceeding 99%.

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10. **20-month prison sentences for three UK activists who shut down weapons factory**

Bradford Crown Court sentenced three Palestine movement activists to 20 months in prison after targeting a Teledyne factory in Shipley, involved in supplying military technology to the occupation army.
Activists Julian Gough, Saeed Najm Shah, and Daniel Jones had climbed onto the factory roof in April 2024 for 16 hours, damaging equipment and infrastructure, causing losses estimated at £570,000 and forcing a full shutdown of the facility for a week.

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11. **Over 130 figures declare support for Palestine movement, including Sally Rooney**

More than 130 prominent academics, writers, and artists—including author Sally Rooney, activist Greta Thunberg, and musician Brian Eno—declared their support for the Palestine movement ahead of an upcoming appeal hearing in London.
The signatories sent an open letter to the Court of Appeal under the slogan “We oppose genocide and support the Palestine movement,” risking arrest under anti-terror laws used to ban the movement in July 2025.
The UK Supreme Court had ruled in February 2026 that the ban was unlawful and disproportionate, constituting a violation of freedom of expression, despite the government maintaining its classification as a criminal and terrorist group.

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12. **Global Sumud Flotilla reaches Sicily in mission to break Gaza blockade**

Ships of the “Global Sumud Flotilla” docked at the port of Syracuse in Sicily as part of the “Spring 2026 mission” aimed at breaking the Israeli blockade on Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid.
The ships departed from Barcelona in an initiative involving civil society representatives, activists, and volunteers from various countries.

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13. **International conference in London to support medical education in Palestine**

An international conference on medical education and healthcare in Palestine began in London, organized by the Palestinian Doctors’ Assembly in Europe, with participation from academics, physicians, and policy experts worldwide.
Held over two days, the conference comes amid escalating challenges facing Gaza’s health sector, with its first day focusing on “the urgent need to support health education and medical ethics in Gaza.”

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14. **Criminal complaint in Paris against Netanyahu and Ben Gvir over execution law**

Legal experts filed a complaint with the public prosecutor in Paris against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ben Gvir for their role in passing a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners.
The plaintiffs stated that the law, approved in March 2026, targets Palestinians in a discriminatory manner under the pretext of “security” and represents a clear violation of international law.

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15. **Belgian MP calls to boycott Eurovision 2026 broadcast**

Flemish MP Gwendolyn Rutten called on the public broadcaster to refrain from airing the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in protest of Israel’s participation.
She emphasized responding to an initiative signed by more than 1,000 artists aimed at economically pressuring supporters of the occupation, particularly the company “Morocco New,” the contest’s official sponsor.

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16. **Protest in Dublin against financing Israeli bonds**

A protest took place outside the Central Bank of Ireland in Dublin, organized by activists from the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, calling for an end to financing financial instruments linked to the Israeli government.
Activist Helen Mahony highlighted the role of the financial system in supporting violations against Palestinians.

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*International*

17. **#Video: Senator Josh Hawley interrupted, accused of complicity**

Activists disrupted an event organized by Axios by interrupting Republican Senator Josh Hawley’s speech and accusing him of complicity in genocide against Palestinians.
The protesters chanted slogans condemning his military and political support, leading to the event being halted and their removal.

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18. **Julian Casablancas criticizes Western double standards on Gaza**

Artist Julian Casablancas described Western discourse on Gaza as “double standards.”
He spoke of “brainwashing and blind tribalism,” highlighting the contrast between normal life in Tel Aviv and the humanitarian situation in Gaza under siege and bombardment.

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19. **Harvard poll: US youth see relationship with Israel as a burden**

A recent poll by Harvard University’s Institute of Politics shows a notable shift in attitudes among Generation Z Americans toward foreign policy.
A majority now view US relations with Israel as a “burden” rather than a benefit, with 46% considering them negative compared to only 16% who see them as beneficial.