Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2441, Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

1. Child killed by occupation forces north of Ramallah

A child was killed by Israeli occupation forces near the town of Jaljilia, north of Ramallah, amid widespread attacks and assaults by settlers.
The Ministry of Health announced the death of the child, Youssef Ali Youssef Kaabneh (16 years old), who was shot by occupation forces near Jaljilia, north of Ramallah.

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2. Five civilians, mostly children, injured in Israeli shelling targeting Beit Lahia

Five civilians, most of them children, were injured as a result of new Israeli shelling targeting the Al-Salatin area west of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society stated that its ambulance teams managed to evacuate the wounded from the targeted area and immediately transfer them to Al-Saraya field hospital.

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3. Son of Dr. Abu Safiya: My father is facing starvation and torture inside occupation prisons

The family of Palestinian doctor Hossam Abu Safiya is living in continuous concern over his fate as he remains detained in occupation prisons for nearly 18 months, amid testimonies reporting systematic starvation, denial of medical care, and prevention of communication with his family.
Elias Abu Safiya, the detained doctor’s son, said that his 52-year-old father is facing tragic conditions in prison and suffering severe health deterioration due to being denied treatment and basic medical rights.
He explained that occupation authorities allowed his father to meet his lawyer after 90 days of being denied visits, following international pressure. He added that the family lives in constant fear because of the information reaching them regarding his health and living conditions inside detention.

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4. Al-Barghouthi: Laws allowing execution of prisoners signal a bloodier phase inside prisons

The dean of released Palestinian prisoners, Nayel Al-Barghouthi, warned that the Israeli occupation’s move toward passing more laws concerning the execution of Palestinian prisoners and the trial of detainees from October 7, 2023, represents a dangerous escalation aimed at “legalizing killing” inside occupation prisons, within the context of the comprehensive war being waged against Palestinians.
Al-Barghouthi stated that the new laws reflect the occupation’s nature as “an enemy of humanity,” adding that approving execution legislation against prisoners “amounts to a decision to end the occupation’s existence in the region,” referring to the dangerous consequences of these policies on the future of the conflict.

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5. Human rights center: Spread of acute malnutrition among Gaza’s children threatens thousands of lives

The Gaza Center for Human Rights stated that the Gaza Strip is witnessing a severe spread of malnutrition among children under the age of five, indicating an unprecedented deterioration in the humanitarian situation due to ongoing occupation restrictions on the entry of essential food supplies and the collapse of health services, more than 30 months after the start of the Israeli military offensive.
The center noted that more than 71,000 children under the age of five are at risk of acute malnutrition during 2026, while aid flows declined by 37% between the first and second periods following the October 2025 ceasefire agreement, according to the latest reports from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

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6. Thousands of settlers, including Smotrich, storm Joseph’s Tomb east of Nablus

Thousands of settlers stormed Joseph’s Tomb east of the city of Nablus under heavy protection from Israeli occupation forces.
Occupation forces deployed in several areas to secure the settlers’ incursions, occupied rooftops, and imposed a closure on the city after setting up military checkpoints.
Local sources reported that more than 5,000 settlers stormed Joseph’s Tomb, including extremist Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and members of the Knesset.

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7. Occupation detains and interrogates UN official over his visit to Gaza

Israeli occupation authorities detained a United Nations official at Ben Gurion Airport for 45 minutes and interrogated him regarding a visit he made to Gaza last year.
The Hebrew newspaper *Yedioth Ahronoth* reported that Israel detained Gilles Michaud, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Safety and Security, upon his arrival at Ben Gurion Airport.
It added that he was questioned by the Shin Bet regarding a visit he made to Gaza in August last year in coordination with Israel.

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8. Settlers attack citizens’ vehicles southeast of Bethlehem

Settlers attacked citizens’ vehicles in the Khalayel Al-Louz area southeast of Bethlehem.
Local sources stated that a group of settlers threw stones at citizens’ vehicles and deliberately performed dangerous car stunts in the streets, with no injuries reported.

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9. Occupation releases 13 prisoners from the Gaza Strip

Israeli occupation forces released a number of prisoners from the Gaza Strip who had been detained after October 7.
Local sources reported that the occupation released 13 prisoners from Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing and transferred them to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah for treatment, accompanied by Red Cross teams.
For its part, the Red Cross stated that it facilitated today the release of 13 detainees from Israeli prisons, who arrived at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza.

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10. #Video: Palestinian farmer challenges settlers in the West Bank

#Watch: “The sheep belong to us; these people are thieves” — a farmer confronts settlers who stole sheep belonging to Palestinian farmers in the Ramallah district of the West Bank.

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*Europe*

11. “Stop the genocide” chants accompany Israel’s participation in the Eurovision semi-final

The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held in the Austrian capital Vienna, witnessed widespread protests against Israel’s participation, including chants of “Stop the genocide” during the performance of Israeli singer Noam Bitan in the first semi-final of the competition.
The first semi-final events were held at the Wiener Stadthalle, where the Israeli singer took the stage in the tenth position amid protests from the audience inside the venue.

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12. Freedom Flotilla Coalition launches boats for new phase of “Gaza Flotilla” mission

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) launched five vessels from a Greek island as part of a broader international effort aimed at breaking the illegal Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip and confronting the impunity enabling genocide, starvation, and the systematic destruction of the Palestinian people.
The coalition stated that these five vessels — Adala, Kyriakos X, Lina Al-Nabulsi, Perseverance, and Tinaz Love Aqsa Bangladesh — will join around 55 additional boats flying French, Italian, and Polish flags, departing from Marmaris in Turkey carrying symbolic quantities of food and medicine.

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13. Activists block parts of Rotterdam Port in the Netherlands in protest against support for the occupation

Around 50 human rights activists blocked vital sections of Rotterdam Port in the Netherlands on Tuesday in protest against the port’s involvement in facilitating logistical and military support for the Israeli occupation.
The protesters sought to disrupt shipping traffic and international supply networks within the port, the largest in Europe, in order to cut military transport and weapons supply lines serving the ongoing genocidal war in the Gaza Strip.

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14. Eurovision security drags activist out during Israeli performance in solidarity with Palestine

Security personnel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna forcibly dragged out and expelled a pro-Palestinian activist following the performance of the Israeli representative.
This crackdown comes as the official stages of the competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union continue under tight security amid growing public anger and online campaigns under the hashtag #Eurovision.

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15. Activists in Vienna demand exclusion of the occupation from “Eurovision 2026”

The Austrian Platform for Solidarity with Palestine called during a press conference for artistic and public protests against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest coinciding with its launch in Vienna.
The platform announced an alternative event titled “Song Protest” on May 15, followed by a protest march on May 16, rejecting the use of art to improve the image of a colonial system.

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*International*

16. US court suspends sanctions against Francesca

A US federal judge temporarily suspended US sanctions imposed on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The judge concluded that the Trump administration likely violated Albanese’s right to freedom of expression by imposing those measures following her criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza.

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17. “Palantir” — the American AI company at the center of the genocidal war on Gaza

The American company Palantir continues expanding its influence within the military industry sector amid increasing human rights criticism over its role in supporting Israeli military operations, particularly during the ongoing genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, through advanced technologies for data analysis and target identification using artificial intelligence.
Palantir is considered one of the leading software companies linked to the US security and military establishment. Founded in 2003, it works closely with governments, intelligence agencies, and major defense companies, developing advanced systems for integrating and analyzing military and field data.

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18. Revelation of coordination between Greece and the occupation to target Freedom Flotilla ships

An investigative report published by the Italian newspaper *Fanpage* revealed the existence of high-level security and intelligence coordination between Athens and Tel Aviv during the targeting of ships belonging to the international Freedom Flotilla heading to break the blockade on the Gaza Strip.
The report explained that the direct cooperation aimed to obstruct the movement of solidarity ships, while documents and data exposed details of Greek governmental complicity with the occupation through information sharing and monitoring international activists aboard the vessels.