Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2456, Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026

1. One Killed in Israeli Airstrike and Attacks on Displaced Persons Gatherings in Gaza

One Palestinian was killed and others were injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a police post in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. Israeli forces reportedly continued violating the ceasefire agreement in Gaza today, coinciding with the fourth day of Eid al-Adha.

Local sources reported the death of **Jamal Abu Aoun**, head of the anesthesia department at Yafa Hospital, and the injury of two others following an Israeli strike near a police checkpoint north of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.

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### 2. Israeli Authorities Force Family to Demolish Seven Homes in Jerusalem and Demolish Agricultural Structure in Salfit

Israeli authorities forced a Palestinian family in Jerusalem to demolish several of its own homes in Qalandia, north of occupied Jerusalem.

According to local sources, the Awadallah family was compelled to self-demolish seven inhabited homes in the eastern part of Qalandia village on the grounds that they had been built without permits.

The family had already demolished six homes and demolished a seventh yesterday to avoid the high demolition costs and substantial fines imposed by Israeli authorities when carrying out demolitions themselves.

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### 3. Injuries Reported Following Settler Attack in Madama near Nablus

Several Palestinians sustained injuries of varying severity following an attack by Israeli settlers on the village of Madama, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank.

A local source said violent clashes erupted as residents confronted settlers attacking a home in the village. The settlers reportedly fired live ammunition and stole dozens of sheep.

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### 4. Shocking Testimonies from Israeli Soldiers: “Repeated Killings of Civilians Near the Yellow Line” in Gaza

Testimonies from Israeli soldiers have revealed disturbing details about events in Gaza during the ceasefire period, including admissions of killings targeting Palestinian civilians near what is known as the “Yellow Line.”

According to these accounts, soldiers participated in operations described as repeated actions against civilians. They also spoke of celebrations within military units after a vehicle traveling in the area was targeted, resulting in the deaths of everyone inside. The atmosphere was described as “similar to a jungle.”

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### 5. Twenty-Nine Killed During Eid al-Adha, Including Women and Children

Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense, stated that 29 people, including many women and children, were killed in the Gaza Strip during the days of Eid al-Adha as a result of ongoing Israeli attacks.

Basal said: “During days that should be filled with peace and the sounds of Eid celebrations, our people continue to experience new chapters of pain and loss. Twenty-nine people were killed during Eid al-Adha, including a large number of children and women, in tragic scenes reflecting the scale of humanitarian suffering faced by civilians.”

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# Europe

### 6. British Businessman: Police Tried to Recruit Me as an Informant Against Palestine Action

A British businessman from Manchester revealed that police attempted to recruit him as an informant against the pro-Palestinian activist group **Palestine Action**, offering financial benefits and legal assistance in return.

According to a report published by *The Guardian*, **Shams Sadiq**, a 51-year-old owner of two cafés in Manchester, said officers believed to be connected to the security operation “Wildflower” approached him and asked him to provide information about the movement and his social circles in exchange for financial and legal privileges.

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### 7. Canada Exported Nearly $11 Million in Military Equipment to Israel Despite Announced Restrictions

An official Canadian report revealed that Canadian exports of military and technological equipment to Israel reached approximately CAD 14.7 million (about USD 10.7 million) during 2025.

According to data published by Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian government used 50 military export permits to authorize these sales. At the same time, the report stated that Ottawa has not approved the export of weapons that could be used in Gaza since January 8, 2024, and emphasized that this policy remains in effect.

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### 8. Global Sumud Flotilla Submits Complaint to the International Criminal Court Against Israeli Leaders

The Global Sumud Flotilla coalition submitted an official complaint to the International Criminal Court accusing prominent Israeli political and military leaders of war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture, and acts of genocide.

The legal action follows what the coalition described as a violent military assault on ships attempting to break the blockade of Gaza and forms part of broader efforts to challenge what it considers Israeli impunity for systematic violence against Palestinians.

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### 9. University of Sydney Reverses Disciplinary Measures Against Two Students Over Boycott Poster

The University of Sydney in Australia has withdrawn disciplinary actions against two members of the group **Students Against War** after widespread public support and criticism.

More than 800 supporters, including politicians and trade union representatives, signed an open letter backing the students. The decision followed protests on campus involving students and staff opposing what they described as intimidation and restrictions on freedom of expression. However, the university stipulated that future demonstrations should not use imagery resembling blood stains.

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### 10. Paris Requests Judicial Investigation into Alleged Mistreatment of Sumud Flotilla Activists

French Foreign Minister **Jean-Noël Barrot** announced that France has requested prosecutors to open a criminal investigation into the alleged mistreatment by Israeli authorities of French citizens participating in the Sumud Flotilla aimed at breaking the blockade of Gaza.

The move coincided with Paris’s decision to ban Israeli National Security Minister **Itamar Ben-Gvir** from entering France, while also urging the European Union to consider collective sanctions against him over these alleged violations.

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### 11. Activists Arrested While Attempting to Block Rheinmetall Factory Supplying Israel

German police detained activists from the group **Peacefully Against Genocide** near a weapons manufacturing facility belonging to **Rheinmetall** in Berlin-Wedding.

The group stated that the activists intended to block access to the factory using a vehicle as part of a protest against the production and supply of weapons to Israel and against the ongoing war in Gaza.

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# International

### 12. Students Interrupt Speech by Former U.S. Ambassador Greenfield and Accuse Her of Complicity in Genocide

Students interrupted a speech by former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations **Linda Thomas-Greenfield**, accusing her of complicity in genocide.

The protesters shouted: **“We accuse you of genocide, and you cannot hide,”** referring to her support for multiple U.S. vetoes of resolutions and amendments related to the war in Gaza.

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### 13. UNICEF: Thousands of Gaza’s Children Face Disease and Malnutrition Amid Worsening Humanitarian Conditions

The **United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)** warned of the deteriorating humanitarian situation facing thousands of children in the Gaza Strip, where disease, malnutrition, overcrowding, and accumulating waste continue to spread.

The organization stated that damage to water and sanitation infrastructure has contributed to the spread of disease among residents, particularly children, while humanitarian needs continue to grow.