Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2479, Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

• 1. Two martyrs and 7 new violations by the occupation in Gaza
  Israeli occupation forces continue to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip for the 257th consecutive day, through a series of military attacks including shelling, gunfire, and the demolition of homes and residential buildings, particularly in the southern areas of the Strip.

Local sources reported that an Israeli drone targeted the area near Bir Zanon and Al-Shaer in Mawasi Khan Younis, resulting in the death of one civilian and injuries to several others with varying degrees of severity.

In the same context, local sources indicated that the martyr Ismail Mahmoud Al-Masri (48 years old).

In another incident, one civilian was killed and several others injured after an Israeli drone strike targeted a motorcycle near Street 5 west of Khan Younis.

2. Ministry of Awqaf: removal of the canopy at the Ibrahimi Mosque is a new Judaization crime
The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ move to remove the canopy in the courtyard of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, considering it a step toward a project aimed at targeting the roof of the courtyard.
The ministry stated that the measure constitutes a new “Judaization crime” against one of Palestine’s most important Islamic landmarks, part of attempts to alter the status quo inside the Ibrahimi Mosque.

3. Prisoners’ Office: occupation uses starvation to extract confessions in prisons
The Prisoners’ Media Office revealed that several Palestinian prisoners are deprived of food for a week or more during military interrogation periods, as a form of pressure to force them to confess before being transferred to Nafha prison.
The office stated that this practice constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, amounting to cruel and inhuman treatment, and called for an international investigation and accountability for those responsible.

4. Human rights: Gaza violations require effective international intervention
Human rights researcher Iman Abu Oweimer stated that the continued escalation of Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, along with the rising number of martyrs and injuries and widespread destruction of residential areas, reflects a severe deterioration in humanitarian and human rights conditions.
She explained that repeated destruction of residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure increases forced displacement and violates the right to housing and a dignified life, amid an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.

5. Occupation consolidates law on seizure of Palestinian archaeological sites
Israeli authorities have begun implementing new measures aimed at imposing control over Palestinian archaeological sites in Areas A and B under the Oslo Accords, confiscating Palestinian engineering equipment near Jericho under the pretext of “protecting antiquities.”
Military authorities seized heavy machinery used in works in the area of Hisn Duq, claiming it was operating near burial caves attributed to the Hasmonean period.

6. Escalation of settler attacks in the West Bank
The West Bank has witnessed a new escalation in settler attacks targeting Palestinian land and property in several areas, alongside ongoing incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque under protection of occupation forces.
In Ramallah, settlers continued expansion activities by paving new roads near the village of Umm Safa and attacked the village of Burqa, destroying two civilian vehicles. In Nablus, settlers took control of Ain al-Dalba spring in the village of Burqa.

7. Settlers destroy Palestinian vehicles in Ramallah (video)
Israeli settlers continue near-daily attacks, destroying vehicles belonging to Palestinians during an assault on the village of Burqa, east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
European
8. British doctor files lawsuit against King’s College Hospital after suspension
Dr. Ranjit Brar, a vascular surgery consultant at King’s College Hospital in London, has filed for judicial review at the High Court after being suspended for a speech in which he criticized what he described as Israeli genocide in Gaza and the policies of Israel, the UK, and the United States.

Brar argues that the IHRA definition of antisemitism was used against him to justify his suspension, turning political expression into grounds for punishment.

9. UK court protects an Israeli occupation soldier
The Westminster Court in London ruled in favor of protecting a dual British-Israeli citizen who participated in the war in Gaza, rejecting a case brought by the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP).
The judge ruled that the 1870 law does not apply to dual nationals, considering service in the army of one’s second country not to constitute foreign enlistment.

10. Resignation at Canadian human rights museum over Palestine exhibition
An official resigned from the board of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg in protest against acknowledging the displacement of 750,000 Palestinians in 1948.
He described the exhibition as “anti-Zionist,” while the museum management confirmed its commitment to proceed with the display.

11. European Council calls for opening crossings for Gaza
The European Council called on Israel to allow immediate entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, open crossings and the medical corridor with the West Bank and Jerusalem, and release withheld Palestinian tax revenues.
It reaffirmed support for the two-state solution and expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian situation.

12. UN: over 20,000 children killed and systematically tortured
The UN Commission stated it has documented serious violations against Palestinian children, including torture, inhuman treatment, and sexual violence.
It said more than 20,000 children were killed between October 2023 and October 2025, highlighting a systematic pattern of violations.

13. Majed Al-Zeer challenges US sanctions listing
The French law firm ADAS Avocats announced that journalist and researcher Majed Al-Zeer has initiated legal proceedings challenging his inclusion on the US Treasury’s Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) sanctions list.
A formal request has been submitted to OFAC seeking a review and removal of his name from the sanctions list.

International
14. Colombian president accuses Israel of election interference
President Gustavo Petro claimed to have technical evidence of cyberattacks targeting Colombia’s electoral system, accusing Israel of being behind manipulation of election results.

He stated that the IP addresses of electoral servers were altered during vote counting.

15. US call to arrest Itamar Ben Gvir
A US-based group has called for the arrest of Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir upon his arrival in New York, accusing him of apartheid and crimes against humanity.
16. Progressive candidate in New York targets pro-Israel lobbying influence
Activist Darializa Avila Chevalier is running in the Democratic primary in New York’s 13th district, challenging Representative Adriano Espaillat, accusing him of aligning with the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC and prioritizing war funding over local needs.
17. Illinois activists demand expanded boycott and divestment measures
Pro-Palestinian activists in Illinois are calling for continued divestment from companies linked to Israel and expansion of such measures, during a protest outside the state investment board meeting.
They highlighted previous divestments worth around $30 million and urged broader financial disengagement.

18. Japanese police surround activist outside Israeli embassy
Security forces reportedly surrounded an activist who was protesting outside the Israeli embassy, preventing him from continuing his demonstration calling for an end to the war in Gaza and ongoing civilian casualties, amid increasing restrictions on global pro-Palestinian activism.