Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2289, Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

1. Two Martyrs Due to Ongoing Israeli Violations and Sabotage Operations in Eastern Gaza**

A Palestinian woman was martyred after being targeted by a drone-fired bullet from the Israeli occupation army in the “Halawa” camp in the Jabalia area, north of the Gaza Strip. In another attack, several Palestinians were injured after the Israeli occupation army’s “quadcopter” drones dropped bombs on tents housing displaced people near the currency market in Gaza City, resulting in varying degrees of injury among civilians.

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**2. Double Crisis Plagues Gaza: Shortage of Medicine and Medical Supplies, and Cooking Gas Scarcity**

The Ministry of Health in Gaza warned that the stock of medicines and medical supplies has reached critical levels, as shortages of vital items continue in various treatment departments in hospitals. In an official statement, the ministry explained that 52% of essential medicines, 71% of medical consumables, and 70% of laboratory supplies are now at zero reserves, further straining health staff in providing care to patients and the wounded. The statement added that the supply shortages coincide with an increasing demand for essential medical services, including primary care, surgery, intensive care, and cancer and blood disease treatments, which are suffering severely due to the lack of specialized medications.

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**3. Red Cross Warns of Deteriorating Conditions for Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Jails**

Pierre Krähenbühl, Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, warned about the ongoing Israeli refusal to allow Red Cross teams to visit Palestinian prisoners since October 7, 2023, emphasizing that the committee is intensifying its efforts to access detainees despite the severe restrictions on its operations. Krähenbühl clarified that the restrictions prevent monitoring the health and humanitarian conditions of prisoners at a time when their detention conditions are rapidly deteriorating.

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**4. Campaign to Retrieve the Body of Martyr Dr. Adnan al-Barsh**

The family of martyr Dr. Adnan al-Barsh launched a local and international campaign to retrieve his body, which has been held by Israeli occupation forces in their jails since his martyrdom under torture. The martyr’s wife stated, “Today we come to demand that the Red Cross retrieve my husband Dr. Adnan al-Barsh’s body, along with the bodies of other martyred prisoners, who remain in the ‘Numbered Graves,’ while the Israeli occupation continues to refuse to release their bodies.”

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**5. Palestinian Elderly Woman Mourns the Uprooting of Her Olive Trees by the Occupation in the West Bank**

“God willing, the day will come when we do to you what you do to us,” a Palestinian elderly woman stands helpless in front of Israeli bulldozers uprooting olive trees from her land in the village of Qaryut, south of Nablus, in the occupied northern West Bank.

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**6. Documentation of the Cold-Blooded Execution of Palestinians in Hebron**

A bloody scene and new documentation of Israeli army violations show the execution of two Palestinians, one of whom was a cleaning worker, in the Bab al-Zawiya area of Hebron.

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**7. Large-Scale Raids and Arrests by Israeli Forces in Several West Bank Governorates**

Israeli occupation forces carried out widespread raids and arrests in the governorates of Hebron, Nablus, Tulkarem, Jerusalem, Jenin, and Bethlehem, accompanied by military deployment and large-scale house searches. In Hebron, the forces arrested young man Tariq Hisham Amro after raiding his house in the Wadi al-Hariya neighborhood. Military checkpoints were set up at the entrances of the governorate and the towns of Beit Ummar, Sa’ir, and Halhul, causing disruption to the movement of citizens. In Nablus, two young men, Mahmoud Abu Zaytoun from Balata Refugee Camp and Majdi Khalifa from al-Ain Refugee Camp, were arrested after raids on several neighborhoods and houses. The arrests also extended to the town of Qatana, northwest of Jerusalem, where the freed prisoners Salim Shamasneh and Ashraf Shamasneh were arrested following a raid on their homes.

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**8. Foreign Journalists Visit Gaza: Army Wants Us as a Propaganda Tool for Its Narrative**

The Committee to Protect Journalists reported that the limited tours allowed by the Israeli army for a select group of foreign journalists in Gaza were not actual field visits but tightly controlled “visits” that restricted movement, guided reporters to pre-arranged news angles, and forced them to review their content before publication. Since the Israeli occupation began its genocide campaign on Gaza in October 2023, it has intensified restrictions on international media, preventing foreign journalists from independently entering the Gaza Strip, leaving Palestinian journalists to document the war and its crimes from the front lines.

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**9. Investigations Reveal Use of Israeli Spyware to Target Global Mobile Phone Users**

Recent investigations revealed the expanding use of Israeli spyware targeting global users, including lawyers in Pakistan, journalists, and activists in Europe, along with emergency warnings for smartphone users worldwide. According to *The Hacker News*, a lawyer in Pakistan’s Balochistan region received a suspicious link via WhatsApp, which later turned out to be part of a hacking campaign using malicious links to access phones and steal data. The methods of attack match findings from joint investigations by *Haaretz* in collaboration with *Inside Story*, *Inside Tech*, and Amnesty International. The investigations showed that the Israeli company responsible for the spyware, Intellexa, developed the *Predator* software, one of the most advanced hacking tools, which grants full access to the targeted phone: messages, photos, calls, location, camera, and microphone, all without the user’s knowledge.

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**10. British Newspaper: Israel Spying on US Forces Monitoring Gaza Ceasefire Agreement**

The British newspaper *The Guardian* reported that Israeli officers are conducting extensive spying operations on US forces stationed at a base monitoring the Gaza ceasefire in the Kiryat Gat area, southern Israel. According to these leaks, the US base commander, General Patrick Frank, summoned his Israeli counterpart to a meeting where he told him, “The recording must stop immediately.” The newspaper stated that Israel had gathered intelligence on US forces at the security coordination center monitoring the Gaza ceasefire.

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**11. Thousands of Protesters in Sydney Demand End to Occupation**

A massive demonstration took place in Sydney, Australia, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets demanding an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine and accountability for its crimes. The participants raised Palestinian flags and chanted slogans condemning Israeli crimes. This protest comes amid daily demonstrations across Europe and the Arab world in support of the Palestinian cause and in condemnation of Israel’s breach of the Gaza ceasefire.

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**12. “Feed” Square Closed to Demand SBS Withdrawal from Eurovision in Australia**

Activists from the “Boycott Movement” and the “Boycott Eurovision” group in Australia organized a protest in front of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (SBS), demanding the network withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest against Israel’s participation. The protesters set a deadline of December 10 for SBS to make a decision without incurring financial penalties, stressing the need for urgent action to support human rights. Organizers called on the public to engage by signing petitions and sending emails to the broadcaster through the campaign’s Instagram page.

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**13. Israeli Campaign Against Miss Rachel for Alleged Anti-Semitism**

When the accusation of “anti-Semitism” becomes a ready-made tool to silence any human voice, we must admit: Miss Rachel was not attacked for incitement, but because she supported Palestine. A pro-occupation organization decided to punish empathy, placing the children’s star in the “finals” of a masked political competition. We are proud of Miss Rachel for choosing to see children as they are: human beings deserving of life, not numbers. From video calls with children in Gaza to her role as an ambassador for Palestinian children’s relief, to wearing a dress adorned with their drawings on a global stage—Rachel used her fame as a soft moral weapon, proving that standing with Palestine is not extremism but an honor.

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**14. Danish Artist Emily: I Won’t Participate in Any Eurovision Projects with Israel**

Former Eurovision winner Emily de Forest from Denmark stated that Israel’s participation in the upcoming contest is “immoral” given the ongoing crimes against Palestinians. She expressed disappointment with Denmark’s decision not to boycott the contest, noting that this stance ignores widespread calls for a principled position. She emphasized that continuing to include a country accused of grave violations contradicts the values of art and humanity. Emily became internationally famous after winning Eurovision in 2013 with her song “Only Teardrops,” which topped the charts in several European countries.

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**15. Brutal Arrests by German Police Before Pro-Palestinian Protest in Berlin**

German police conducted violent arrests ahead of a pro-Palestinian protest in Berlin, sparking outrage among the demonstrators, who condemned the preemptive crackdown on the right to peaceful protest.

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**16. Solidarity Vigil Against Occupation Crimes in Gaza at the Festival of Lights in France**

During the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, banners and slogans condemning ongoing Zionist crimes against Palestinians in Gaza were raised. Protesters echoed the message that “Gaza will not be forgotten,” and that “the city of Lyon stands with Gaza,” in reference to the violation of the ceasefire agreement and the continued aggression.