Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2491, Date: Monday, July 6, 2026

1. Two killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza City

Two civilians were killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza City. Local sources reported that an Israeli drone targeted a group of civilians near Al-Samer Junction in central Gaza City, killing two people. According to the sources, the victims were Ahmad Yahya Al-Batsh and Jawhar Al-Balawi.

2. Infant dies west of Ramallah after Israeli forces prevent transfer for medical treatment
Medical sources confirmed the death of an infant after Israeli forces prevented his transfer for medical treatment through the Deir Ammar gate, west of Ramallah, which has been closed for five months. Local sources reported that four-month-old Ahmad Ma’ruf Zaid died after Israeli forces prevented him from passing through the gate, despite his critical health condition.

3. Israel releases nine prisoners from the Gaza Strip amid deteriorating health conditions
Israeli authorities released nine Palestinian prisoners from the Gaza Strip who had been held in Israeli prisons, through the International Committee of the Red Cross. The Prisoners’ Information Office said in a brief statement that the released prisoners were transferred via the Kerem Shalom crossing to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip.

4. Settlers set fire to facilities and property in Salfit
Israeli settlers carried out a series of attacks against Palestinian property in the Wadi Al-Sha’ir area, located between the city of Salfit and the village of Al-Lubban Al-Sharqiya, south of the governorate. Local sources reported that settlers burned commercial facilities, attempted to set fire to a house and a garage, and vandalized vehicles and private property. They also set fire to the “Rawqan” restaurant and café opposite Al-Zaytouna University, owned by Yaqub Oweis, head of the Al-Lubban Al-Sharqiya village council. The establishment was completely destroyed, causing extensive material damage.

5. Lives of doctors Abu Safiya and Al-Hams at risk as calls for their release intensify
Warnings have intensified over the serious threat to the lives of detained Palestinian doctors Hossam Abu Safiya and Marwan Al-Hams, who are reportedly subjected to daily torture in Israeli prisons. Raed Abu Al-Humus, head of the Palestinian Commission for Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, said Israeli authorities continue what he described as a systematic policy aimed at eliminating Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya through torture, abuse, and harsh detention conditions that endanger his life.

6. Human rights center warns lives of 650 kidney patients in Gaza are in danger
The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights warned of an imminent threat to the lives of around 650 kidney failure patients in the Gaza Strip due to the depletion of sodium bicarbonate, an essential component of dialysis solutions, as a result of the Israeli blockade. The center said hospitals have been forced to reduce both the duration and number of dialysis sessions, exposing patients to serious health complications that could prove fatal.

7. Urgent calls to determine the fate of a child missing near the “Yellow Line” in northern Gaza
The Palestinian Center for Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons called for urgent action to determine the fate of nine-year-old Jalal Ahmad Al-Barsh, who has been missing since May 30, 2026, after leaving to play near the “Yellow Line” in the Bir Al-Na’ja area of northern Gaza, where his family lives in a tent. The center noted that the child’s condition makes the situation particularly dangerous, as he has autism spectrum disorder, is non-verbal, and is unaware of danger. His father said witnesses reported seeing a child matching his description crossing the Yellow Line toward the Al-Qarm and Salah Al-Din areas.

8. 1,000 days of war: How Israel dismantled Gaza’s healthcare system
As the war in the Gaza Strip surpasses 1,000 days, hospitals and medical centers are no longer merely places treating the wounded but have become direct targets within Israel’s military strategy. Since October 2023, Israel has systematically dismantled Gaza’s healthcare system and destroyed its infrastructure.

9. Gaza Municipality: 70% water deficit as fuel shortages threaten remaining wells
Gaza Municipality stated that the city is suffering from a 70% water deficit amid widespread destruction of water infrastructure. It warned that the continued shortage of fuel, lubricants, and spare parts threatens to shut down the remaining operational wells and pumping stations. Municipal spokesperson Husni Muhanna described the water crisis as the worst in the city’s history and called for urgent financial and technical support.

Europe
10. Video: Mass pro-Palestine march in the heart of Berlin
Thousands of people took part in a march through the German capital, Berlin, in support of the Palestinian people, condemning the Israeli military campaign in Gaza and Lebanon.

11. British MP urges government to pressure Israel to release Palestinian doctors
British Member of Parliament John McDonnell called on the UK government to intervene urgently and pressure Israel to immediately release detained Palestinian doctors Hossam Abu Safiya and Mazen Al-Rantisi. McDonnell also said he hopes to live long enough to see Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stand trial before the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes.

12. Germany targets foreign activists with arrests and residency cancellations over support for Gaza
American activist Cooper and Chilean activist Luis Cortés are reportedly facing legal intimidation by German authorities, including arrest, deportation, and suspension of their legal status, in an effort to discourage participation in demonstrations opposing Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. According to the report, these actions are part of a broader German government campaign against pro-Palestinian activists since October 7, 2023.

13. Study accuses Microsoft of storing surveillance data on Palestinians in the Netherlands and Ireland
A new study by the Palestinian digital rights organization 7amleh alleges that Microsoft stores telephone surveillance data on Palestinians monitored by Israeli authorities in its data centers in the Netherlands and Ireland. The study, titled Recorded Voices: Algorithmic Voice Surveillance in Palestine, argues that Israeli intelligence systems convert Palestinians’ voices into biometric digital signatures used for identification and linked to security and geographic databases.

14. Palestinian flag raised during Australian Labor Party conference
Pro-Palestinian activists within Australia’s Labor Party raised the Palestinian flag from the balcony of Sydney Town Hall as New South Wales Premier Chris Minns entered the party’s conference. Police dispersed the protest and forcibly removed demonstrators from the building. The protest was linked to Minns’ visits to Israel and criticism directed at him by United Nations human rights experts in 2025.

15. Palestine Convoy announces departure from France in late July to challenge Gaza blockade
The Palestine Convoy delegation in Türkiye announced that preparations have been completed for the convoy to depart from France on July 26 on an overland journey toward Palestine as part of an initiative aimed at challenging the blockade on Gaza. Delegation coordinator Hussein Durmaz affirmed the organizers’ determination to continue their efforts, stating that the world is witnessing, “for the first time in history, a massacre broadcast live.”

International
16. Protesters disrupt U.S. Defense Secretary’s event in Washington over military support for Israel
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted an official event hosted by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, protesting what they described as U.S. complicity and partnership in the war. Protesters raised Palestinian flags and chanted slogans supporting Palestine while condemning U.S. military policies toward Israel.

17. Israeli tourists spit near a child over a Palestinian keffiyeh in Hungary
A woman confronted a group of Israeli tourists in Budapest after they allegedly spat near her child’s stroller because she had hung a Palestinian keffiyeh on it. She shouted at them to confront her directly instead of targeting an infant. The woman recorded the incident and shared the video on social media, describing it as a racist attack motivated by hostility toward Palestinian symbols.

18. Protest outside Japan’s Ministry of Defense against purchase of Israeli drones
More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside Japan’s Ministry of Defense in Tokyo to protest a deal involving Israeli-made drones. Organized under the slogan “No to Genocide Drones,” the demonstration called on the Ministry of Defense and intermediary companies, including Sogami Shoji and Japan Aircraft Supply Company, to end military cooperation with Israel and refrain from arms deals.

19. Ben Gvir cancels New York visit over fears of arrest
Hebrew-language media reported that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir canceled a planned trip to New York this week to attend a United Nations police chiefs’ summit, fearing possible legal action and arrest over allegations related to crimes against Palestinians. According to Haaretz, Ben Gvir also feared protests organized by human rights groups and increasing calls for his arrest and investigation.