
Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2480, Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2480, Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
1. Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strike on Khan Younis
Israeli forces continued, according to local sources, to violate the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip through airstrikes and gunfire in several eastern and southern areas of the enclave.
Local sources reported that child Ahmed Mohsen Al-Raqab was killed and several civilians were wounded after an Israeli airstrike targeted a tent in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis. Medical sources also confirmed the death of Adam Abu Hadaid, who succumbed to injuries sustained in an earlier Israeli attack near Street 5 in the Al-Mawasi area.
2. Mujahid Bani Muflih: Journalist Released from Israeli Prison and Taken to Surgery
Palestinian journalist Mujahid Bani Muflih spent fourteen months in Israeli prisons before being released in critical health condition.
According to reports, he suffered from head bleeding and bore signs of repeated physical abuse. Shortly after his release, he underwent emergency surgery, highlighting concerns over the treatment and conditions of Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody.
3. Israel Orders Construction Halt on 15 Homes in Al-Walaja
Israeli authorities issued stop-work orders for 15 homes under construction in the village of Al-Walaja, northwest of Bethlehem, citing a lack of building permits.
Local sources said Israeli forces entered the village, deployed in the Khallat Al-Samak area, and delivered the notices to residents.
4. Israeli Forces Demolish Structures as Settler Attacks Continue in the West Bank
Israeli forces demolished two agricultural caravans and a concrete wall in the village of Al-Walaja, northwest of Bethlehem.
Meanwhile, Israeli settlers reportedly carried out attacks in several areas across the occupied West Bank. In the Hebron area, a number of Palestinians were injured during an attack in Khallat Al-Hummus in Masafer Yatta.
5. Raids, Arrests and Settler Attacks Reported Across the West Bank
Israeli forces conducted a series of raids across multiple areas of the West Bank, alongside reported settler violence.
Military operations were reported in Meithalun south of Jenin, the Al-Naqqar neighborhood in Qalqilya, and the towns of Beita and Kafr Qalil near Nablus. Additional confrontations were reported in other parts of the territory.
6. Young Palestinian Killed by Israeli Undercover Unit in Al-Yamun
Mohammad Nazem Zayed was killed during an operation by an Israeli undercover military unit in the town of Al-Yamun, west of Jenin.
Local sources said the force surrounded a house before opening fire on Zayed. His body was reportedly withheld by Israeli authorities following the operation.
7. Ben Gvir Boasts of Demolishing 5,700 Palestinian Homes
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stated that 5,700 Palestinian homes had been demolished during the past year and pledged to continue such policies.
The remarks were made during a conference focused on local governance.
8. Displaced Gazan Criticizes Global Indifference
In a video circulating online, a displaced Palestinian from Gaza expressed frustration over what he described as the world’s focus on sporting events while the war continues.
“Everyone is watching the World Cup while Gaza is bleeding,” he said.
EUROPE
9. Italian Archbishop Calls for Exclusion of Pro-Israel Author from Festival
Italian Archbishop Franco Moscone signed a petition calling for the exclusion of a pro-Israel writer from a cultural festival.
The initiative was promoted by regional Communist Party secretary Sabino De Rosa and reflects Moscone’s previously stated criticism of Israeli policies in the Palestinian territories.
10. Activists Disrupt Two Weapons Shipments in the United Kingdom
Members of the group People Against Genocide disrupted two weapons shipments reportedly destined for Israel through a logistics facility operated by DSV in Derbyshire.
The action forced the temporary closure of the warehouse and prevented the shipments from departing.
11. French Lawmakers Seek Ban on Products from Israeli Settlements
A group of French lawmakers from socialist, green and centrist parties plans to introduce legislation banning the sale in France of products originating from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.
The proposal covers agricultural products such as dates and citrus fruits as well as manufactured goods.
12. New Demonstration Planned Outside Glasgow’s Royal Theatre
Pro-Palestinian activists have called for renewed protests outside Glasgow’s Royal Theatre in response to the appearance of actress Maureen Lipman, known for her support of Israel.
Organizers said previous demonstrations received significant support from theatergoers and members of the public.
13. Lawsuit Filed Against German Intelligence Services
Three organizations advocating for Palestinian rights have launched legal action against Germany’s domestic intelligence services, accusing them of surveillance and intimidation.
The groups argue that such measures violate fundamental rights including freedom of expression and assembly.
14. Protest in Strasbourg Against Reactivation of Twin-City Agreement
BDS activists demonstrated outside Strasbourg City Hall in opposition to the decision to reactivate the city’s twinning agreement with the Israeli municipality of Ramat Gan.
Opposition council members also joined the protest.
15. French Trade Unionist Faces Trial Over Pro-Palestinian Posts
A French trade unionist has gone on trial on charges of “glorifying terrorism” in connection with social media posts expressing solidarity with Palestine.
The case comes amid broader debates regarding legal action against pro-Palestinian activists in France.
INTERNATIONAL
16. Three Pro-Palestinian Candidates Secure Electoral Victories in New York
Three candidates advocating an end to funding for the war in Gaza and a reassessment of U.S.-Israel relations achieved significant electoral victories in New York.
Observers described the outcome as evidence of changing attitudes within the Democratic Party’s voter base.
17. UN Watch Acknowledges Campaign Against Francesca Albanese
The organization UN Watch publicly acknowledged leading a lobbying effort aimed at persuading the U.S. administration to impose sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.
According to the group, more than 120,000 signatures were collected in support of the campaign.
18. Bernie Sanders Calls Ben Gvir a “War Criminal”
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders described Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir as a “war criminal,” arguing that the Israeli government should receive no additional U.S. financial support.
The comments came in response to a controversial social media post by Ben Gvir.
19. Court Orders Reinstatement of Professor Dismissed Over Gaza Activism
A judicial arbitrator ordered San José State University in California to reinstate Professor Sang Hea Kil after ruling against her dismissal.
The professor had been removed from her position following activism related to opposition to the war in Gaza.
20. Documents Allege Trump Administration Politicized Immigration Courts
Legal documents concerning activist Mahmoud Khalil allege that the Trump administration used the immigration court system to target students and activists involved in pro-Palestinian advocacy.
The filings claim political pressure influenced deportation proceedings.
21. U.S. Justice Department Investigates New York Coffee Chain
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the New York-based coffee chain Poetica Coffee after it publicly refused service to Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman.
The case has sparked debate over the boundaries between political expression and discrimination in commercial settings.
22. Hind Rajab Foundation Pursues Legal Case Against Israeli Officer in Greece
The Hind Rajab Foundation has initiated legal proceedings in Greece against Israeli officer Yair Ohana.
The complaint concerns alleged individual responsibility for violations committed during military operations in the Gaza Strip.
23. Major Technology Companies Accused of Complicity Through Contracts with Israeli Institutions
Activists and advocacy groups have accused major technology firms of providing services and infrastructure used by Israeli governmental and prison authorities.
The companies named include Microsoft, Google and Amazon, all of which have entered into technology contracts with Israeli state institutions, including participation in the cloud-computing initiative known as Project Nimbus.
This version follows a professional news-agency style suitable for publication or media monitoring reports.
