Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2430, Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

1. 8 attempts to introduce sacrifices to Al-Aqsa and calls to mobilize to protect it

The Jerusalem Governorate warned of the seriousness of the rapid developments at Al-Aqsa Mosque in recent times, noting that the Israeli occupation authorities are seeking to impose new realities داخل its courtyards by introducing what they call “animal sacrifices” and intensifying incursions under the cover of religious and political occasions.
It stated that the number of attempts to introduce sacrifices or reach the vicinity of Al-Aqsa Mosque has reached eight documented attempts since the beginning of the year, concentrated during the periods of what is known as the “first and second Passover.”

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2. Settlement escalation in Masafer Yatta: theft of property and preventing farmers from accessing their land

Armed settlers stole a tent and agricultural equipment and prevented Palestinian farmers from accessing their lands in Masafer Yatta, as part of a series of escalating attacks in the southern Hebron areas.
Local sources reported that a group of settlers from an outpost built on Palestinian land dismantled and stole a tent belonging to citizen Farid Abu Ali in the Wadi al-Jawaya area, in addition to seizing other agricultural tools.
In the Hawara area, an armed settler blocked farmer Adel Hammamda and his family, preventing them from reaching their land and harvesting their crops, threatening them with forced displacement.

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3. Settlers raise the occupation flag on a mosque minaret in Hebron

Settlers raised the Israeli flag on the minaret of a mosque in the town of Yatta, south of Hebron.
Anti-settlement activist in Masafer Yatta, Osama Makhamra, said in press statements that settlers placed the occupation flag on the minaret of a mosque in the Al-Rifaiya area east of Yatta.

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4. Settler assault on a nun in Jerusalem sparks widespread outrage

A video recording documented a settler assaulting a Christian nun in occupied Jerusalem two days ago.
The nun sustained facial injuries after being attacked by an extremist settler.
For its part, the French Consulate in Jerusalem strongly condemned the incident, calling for accountability for the perpetrator.

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5. 550,000 workers without income and unprecedented unemployment in Gaza and the West Bank

The General Federation of Palestinian Trade Unions announced the cancellation of all activities marking International Workers’ Day on May 1, due to the exceptionally difficult conditions facing the Palestinian working class.
The federation stated that the number of unemployed has reached about 550,000, with unemployment rates rising to unprecedented levels—85% in the Gaza Strip and 38% in the occupied West Bank—reflecting the scale of the crisis affecting the labor market.

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6. Settlers burn vehicles and steal a tractor amid escalating attacks in the West Bank

Settler attacks have escalated across various areas of the West Bank as part of a series of systematic assaults against citizens and their property.
In the Wadi al-Rakhim area, settlers from the Susiya settlement launched a stone attack on citizen Ahmed al-Da’ajna to prevent him from working on his house under construction, before setting fire to his vehicle and an excavator at the site, completely destroying them.
As part of ongoing restrictions, armed settlers also blocked the road connecting Ishkara and Khillat al-Hummus with dirt barriers, a vital road leading to Palestine Basic School south of Yatta, hindering movement and preventing residents from reaching their destinations.

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7. Settlement expansion consumes Sheikh Jarrah lands and entrenches Jewish presence

Since the occupation of Jerusalem in 1967, the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood has become one of the most prominent arenas of conflict over identity and sovereignty in the city, amid Israeli settlement plans targeting control of its homes and the displacement of its residents, as part of a broader project to change the demographic reality and impose new facts in the occupied city.
Sheikh Jarrah is one of Jerusalem’s most important neighborhoods, being the first Palestinian neighborhood located outside the walls of the Old City, named after Prince Husam al-Din al-Jarrahi, one of Saladin’s emirs.

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8. Video: brutal arrest of a child with special needs in Jerusalem

Footage shows Israeli army soldiers chasing a Palestinian child with special needs during a raid on Shuafat camp in northeast occupied Jerusalem, before arresting and beating him.

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**European**

9. Video: Barcelonians rise up against occupation piracy

Hundreds of protesters in Barcelona demonstrated in front of the Israeli consulate condemning the attack on the “Global Steadfastness Flotilla,” which was on its way to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, leading to clashes with police.

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10. UN official: “Israel” violates international law and Gaza blockade is illegal

The director of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the occupied Palestinian territories stated that Israel violates international law and that the blockade of Gaza is illegal.
He confirmed that Israel prevents the entry of necessary humanitarian aid into Gaza and stressed that the situation in the West Bank is very serious, with increasing violations.

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11. UN committee calls for repeal of “execution of prisoners” law

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination called on Israeli authorities to take decisive measures to immediately repeal the law.
The committee said the law entrenches racial discrimination against Palestinians and amounts to a serious human rights violation.

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12. British singer Bob Vylan calls for action against the occupation

During a concert in Brussels, British singer Bob Vylan called on the audience to adopt “direct action” and resistance to end the war in Gaza, stressing that silence amounts to complicity.

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13. British Jewish leader defends right to protest for Palestine

Zack Polanski accused the ruling Labour Party of exploiting Jewish pain to justify an “authoritarian” agenda aimed at banning pro-Palestine marches.
His remarks came after the Home Secretary suggested new powers to suppress protests.

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14. New targeting of HSBC bank in the UK

Activists from the group “People Against Genocide” carried out a new action targeting an HSBC branch in Finsbury Park, London.
This comes after dozens of similar actions that led HSBC to withdraw 95% of its shares from Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer.

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15. 22 aid ships detained and activists threatened at sea

The Freedom Flotilla committee confirmed that at least 22 out of 58 ships remain detained by Israeli forces, and more than 210 activists are under arrest, including officials and international figures.
It called for urgent international action to release them.

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**International**

16. New York students demand university divestment

A student march took place from Columbia University to CUNY, calling for a ceasefire and demanding universities withdraw investments linked to Israel.

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17. UN: Israel expanded occupation in Gaza with “orange line”

The United Nations revealed that Israel expanded its control in Gaza through the creation of what is called the “orange line” within the “yellow line.”
A UN spokesperson said humanitarian teams must coordinate movements when crossing it.

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18. WHO calls for medicines to enter Gaza

The World Health Organization called for allowing the entry of medicines and essential supplies into Gaza without delay to rebuild healthcare services.

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19. Haaretz: Netanyahu adviser explored relocating Gaza population

The newspaper reported contacts with Congo and Somaliland to push plans for the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, as part of broader proposals.

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20. Ben Gvir calls to cancel release of flotilla participants

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the decision to release participants of the flotilla heading to Gaza, saying it sends a message of weakness to Israel’s enemies.