Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2470, Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026

1. One killed and homes demolished in eastern Gaza amid ongoing Israeli violations

The Israeli army continued its field violations in the Gaza Strip through demolition operations, shelling, and gunfire in several areas despite the ceasefire agreement, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to others in Al-Maghazi refugee camp.

According to local reports, one civilian was killed and several others were wounded, some critically, in an Israeli strike on Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza. The attack coincided with continued artillery shelling and demolitions in eastern Gaza.

Local sources said that one citizen was killed and several others injured, including some seriously, in a strike by an Israeli drone near the Abu Asi entrance to Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza.

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## 2. Gaza photographers win the Golden Pen of Freedom Award

The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) announced that the 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom Award will be awarded to Gaza photographers and video journalists working for the three major international news agencies: AFP, Associated Press, and Reuters.

The award ceremony will take place next Monday in the coastal city of Marseille, southern France, on the sidelines of the 77th World News Media Congress.

Representing Palestinian journalists, photographers Mohammed Salem (Reuters), Fatima Shbair (Associated Press), and Mohammed Abed (AFP) were selected to receive the award on behalf of their fellow journalists and media workers.

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## 3. Human rights center: Israel intensifies destruction and imposes conditions for displacement and settlement expansion in Gaza

Israeli forces continue to intensify the destruction of remaining homes and residential blocks in the Gaza Strip while expanding their territorial control by shifting the so-called “Yellow Line” east of Gaza City.

The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights stated that these actions appear aimed at establishing a long-term presence and creating conditions that pressure Palestinians toward forced displacement.

The center reported that its researchers observed a significant increase in the demolition of homes, civilian facilities, and infrastructure within the Yellow Line area, which now encompasses more than 60% of the Gaza Strip.

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## 4. “They opened fire and then attacked us with axes” – testimony about settler violence in Deir Abu Mash’al

Sanad Zahran, one of the victims injured in a settler attack on the village of Deir Abu Mash’al northwest of Ramallah, revealed details of the assault, which left four members of the same family injured, including one person seriously wounded.

Zahran said that a group of settlers attacked residents while they were on their land. A vehicle carrying several settlers stopped nearby, and its passengers got out and approached them directly.

He added that the settlers opened fire when the residents attempted to reach their vehicle, before launching a violent assault using clubs, stones, axes, and sharp tools.

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## 5. Settlers steal water pipes southeast of Bethlehem

Settlers stole water pipes from the Khalayel al-Louz area southeast of Bethlehem.

Local sources reported that settlers entered the area, carried out acts of vandalism, and then stole water pipes located near a reservoir supplying drinking water to the region.

The area has been repeatedly subjected to settler attacks, including damage to irrigation networks and agricultural crops.

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# Europe

## 6. Dutch journalist: Gaza doctors were among the last international witnesses to events on the ground

Dutch journalist Maud Effting won the European Journalism Award jointly with journalist Willem Feenstra for an investigation based on testimonies from doctors who worked in the Gaza Strip.

The investigation concluded that these doctors were among the last international witnesses able to directly observe conditions on the ground in recent months.

Effting stated that the findings deserve greater attention and study by the public and relevant institutions due to their significant humanitarian and medical implications.

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## 7. Activists display banner in Toronto calling for Israel’s expulsion

In protest against what they described as crimes committed against Palestinians, activists in Toronto displayed a banner calling for Israel’s expulsion from FIFA and the suspension of its participation in international competitions.

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## 8. Chants for Palestine before the World Cup: Bosnian fans fill Toronto streets in solidarity with Gaza

The streets of Toronto became a stage for solidarity with Palestine as thousands of Bosnian fans chanted in support of the Palestinian people ahead of their national team’s opening match against Canada.

Supporters waved Palestinian flags and chanted slogans such as “Palestine” and “Free Palestine,” drawing significant attention and public reaction.

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## 9. British organization accuses UNRWA of yielding to Israeli pressure

The Arab Organization for Human Rights in the UK condemned the decision by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to immediately dismiss 70 employees in the Gaza Strip.

The organization argued that the measure was based on unsubstantiated Israeli allegations and constituted a violation of international law and workers’ rights.

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## 10. Activists cover FIFA sign in Toronto with banner demanding Israel’s expulsion

The protest action coincided with the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and aimed to pressure international sports institutions to suspend Israel from all competitions.

According to organizers, the initiative sought to highlight what they described as double standards within FIFA and to draw attention to sports-related complicity with Israeli policies.

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## 11. Romanian activist criticizes double standards surrounding the 2026 World Cup

Romanian activist Nicole Genis released a satirical video criticizing what she described as double standards in the treatment of the 2026 World Cup compared with criticism directed at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Using dark humor, she highlighted the absence of official Western criticism regarding human rights issues in the United States despite ongoing support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

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## 12. British court sentences four Palestine Action activists to prison terms of up to eight years

Woolwich Crown Court in London sentenced four activists from the Palestine Action movement to prison terms ranging from five to eight years after classifying them as terrorists.

The charges stemmed from their involvement in entering and damaging equipment at a facility belonging to Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems in August 2024.

The sentences included:

* Samuel Corner: 8 years and 8 months
* Charlotte Head: 6 years
* Leona Camyo: 6 years
* Fatima Rajwani: 5 years and 8 months

Two other activists, Jordan Devlin and Zoe Rogers, were acquitted.

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## 13. French agency reveals involvement of Israeli company in election interference worldwide

France’s Digital Disinformation Monitoring Agency revealed that an Israeli intelligence and hacking company was involved in digital interference and election manipulation operations in various locations, including New York, Scotland, Angola, Togo, and France.

The announcement was made during a press conference attended by the French Prime Minister, where officials stated that technical investigations traced the company’s activities following a coordinated digital smear campaign targeting three candidates in French municipal elections.

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## 14. Ireland-Israel match moved to a neutral venue without spectators

The decision came after UEFA approved the cancellation of the match at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium due to growing protests led by Irish solidarity groups supporting Palestine, including the “Irish Sport for Palestine” campaign under the slogan “Stop the Game.”

The first-leg match scheduled for September 27 will also be played at a neutral venue as part of the UEFA Nations League.

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## 15. International campaign targets KNOC and Dana Petroleum

Activists in Scotland and South Korea launched pressure campaigns against a gas exploration consortium that includes Dana Petroleum, a subsidiary of Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC), accusing it of involvement in a project to extract gas resources off the Palestinian coast.

Campaign organizers noted that the Italian company Eni had previously withdrawn from the project following trade union and human rights pressure.

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## 16. Calls for boycott of Tribeca Festival over continued screening of Israeli films

The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel condemned the Tribeca Festival for continuing to screen Israeli films linked to institutions that support Israeli policies despite the ongoing war in Gaza.

The campaign stated that some of the films are funded or produced by organizations involved in settlement activities and criticized the festival for ignoring calls to end cooperation with such institutions.

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## 17. Australian court prosecutes 29 demonstrators in Sydney over protest against Israeli president’s visit

Twenty-nine pro-Palestinian demonstrators appeared before an Australian court in Sydney over their participation in a large protest held in February against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Australian authorities charged them with offenses including clashes with police, resisting arrest, and assaulting security personnel after attempts were made to disperse the protest.

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# International

## 18. Israeli flag removed from a café in the United States

Frederick Joseph shared a video showing his partner removing an Israeli flag from among the flags of countries participating in the World Cup at a café in the United States during the tournament’s opening events.

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## 19. Federal prosecutors fail to keep Michigan activists detained after they exposed university ties

A federal judge in Detroit ordered the release on bail of four students and graduates from the University of Michigan and rejected prosecutors’ request to keep them detained.

The activists were accused of targeting the homes and property of university officials and companies alleged to have ties to Israel.

The four activists — Zainab Hakim, Paige Veaux, Jonathan Zhou, and Colin Weger — appeared in court on Friday and remained silent, prompting the judge to enter not-guilty pleas on their behalf.

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## 20. Activists in Mexico City form a human Palestinian flag during the World Cup

Under the slogan “A Human Flag for Palestine,” activists in Mexico City formed a Palestinian flag with their bodies in solidarity with the Palestinian people, coinciding with the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.