Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2298, Date: Friday, December 19, 2025

1. Continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire… Injuries from airstrikes and a martyr due to remnants of the occupation in Gaza**

The occupation army continues to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, which came into effect on October 11, 2025, resulting in the killing of 394 Palestinian civilians and the injury of 1,075 others. A child was also killed after an object left behind by the Israeli occupation army exploded in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
Gaza’s Civil Defense said that a child was killed after an object from the remnants of the occupation exploded inside a residential home belonging to the Al-Souri family on Al-Jaouni Street in the Nuseirat camp.

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**2. Ministry of Agriculture documents damage to more than 3,000 trees due to occupation and settler attacks in the West Bank**

The Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture documented damage to 3,413 trees, most of them olive trees, in various areas of the West Bank as a result of attacks by the Israeli occupation and settlers during the period from December 11 to 18.
In a report published on its official Facebook page, the ministry stated that the past week witnessed a noticeable escalation in the pace of attacks, causing widespread damage to the Palestinian agricultural sector.

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**3. Civil Defense: International organizations are leaving Gaza’s residents to die among the remnants of the occupation**

Gaza’s Civil Defense held international organizations operating in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli occupation, and the “American Coordination Center” fully responsible for the lives of residents who lose their lives due to explosions caused by remnants of the occupation in the Strip.
In a press statement, the Civil Defense said: “Today, three incidents resulting from explosions of occupation remnants occurred in several areas of the Gaza Strip, one of which led to the killing of a child, as well as fires and material damage to homes and locations where the explosions occurred.”

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**4. Settler gangs continue their attacks on Palestinian property in the West Bank**

Settler gangs stormed villages in the occupied West Bank and attacked citizens’ property in a continued escalation of their assaults.
Settlers stole an agricultural tractor and a crop-spraying water tanker belonging to a citizen in Khirbet Salhab, northeast of Tubas.
The official in charge of the settlement file in Tubas Governorate, Moataz Bisharat, reported that a number of settlers stole, last night, an agricultural tractor and a spraying tanker belonging to citizen Mohammad Fawaz Sawafteh from Salhab.

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**5. Settlers’ vehicle runs over a Palestinian youth**

A settlers’ vehicle ran over a Palestinian youth east of the city of Nablus in the West Bank.

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**6. Israel signs the largest defense deal in its history with Germany worth $6.7 billion**

The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the German parliament approved the expansion of the deal to purchase the Arrow 3 missile defense system, with an additional value of approximately $3.1 billion, raising the total value of the deal to more than $6.7 billion (over 20 billion shekels), making it the largest defense export deal in Israel’s history.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the German parliament’s approval represents an expression of the deep trust Germany places in Israel, its technological capabilities, and their shared commitment to protecting citizens in the face of escalating threats.
The Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram, added that the massive deal reflects the ministry’s strategy to enhance Israeli defense exports, expand and accelerate production of the Arrow 3 system, strengthen defense industries, and develop future generations of defense systems.

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**7. Two films documenting the genocide in Gaza among 15 films on the Oscar shortlist**

Four Arab films have entered the competition for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at its 98th edition, awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to films produced outside the United States.
The preliminary shortlist includes 15 films out of 86 eligible works and features notable titles such as *The Voice of Hind Rajab* by Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, *What Remains of You* by American-Jordanian director Cherien Dabis, *Palestine 36* by Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir, and *The President’s Cake* by Iraqi director Hasan Hadi.
The film addresses the tragedy of the Palestinian child Hind Rajab (5 years old), who was killed during the Israeli war on Gaza, and focuses on the impact of the war on children and civil society in the Strip.

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**8. Dutch police detain Palestine supporters in Amsterdam**

Simply for chanting for Palestine, police officers detained Palestine supporters during a pro-Israel gathering in Dam Square in the center of the Dutch capital, Amsterdam.

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**9. Britain criminalizes “intifada” chants at demonstrations**

British police announced the arrest of two people on charges of chanting slogans calling for an “intifada” during a pro-Palestine demonstration in London, while a total of five people were detained outside the Ministry of Justice in Westminster.
This step followed an announcement by the Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police adopting a stricter approach that involves arresting anyone who chants the phrase “globalize the intifada” or carries signs bearing it during protests.
In a joint statement, the two police forces said that “words and chants have tangible consequences on the ground.”
In contrast, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign condemned the decision, stating that it constitutes “political repression of the freedom to protest,” noting that the term “intifada” does not represent a call to violence.

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**10. More than 600 musicians call on Live Nation to cut ties with Israel**

More than 600 artists and music industry workers signed a new open letter calling on Live Nation Entertainment to sever ties with its Israel-based subsidiary, in response to a call launched by the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), with support from the organization Musicians for Palestine.
The list of signatories included prominent names in the music world, among them Brian Eno, Massive Attack, Josy Rebelle, Dan Snaith (Caribou), Nicolas Jaar, Grove, as well as Kara-Lis Coverdale, Mya Koden, Midland, Colin Self, Hiro Kone, Julia Govor, Lauren Flax, March 89, Objekt Blue, Sawyers, Shanti Celeste, and Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai, among others.

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**11. Protest in front of the British Embassy in Prague in solidarity with “Felton 24”**

The Czech capital, Prague, witnessed a solidarity protest in front of the British Embassy in support of hunger-striking prisoners from the “Felton 24” activists and to highlight the severe medical neglect suffered by detainee Zahra Qasr.
Participants chanted: “The United Kingdom is killing Zahra Qasr,” in a direct reference to political and moral responsibility for endangering her life.
Activists said that more than 12 hours had passed without allowing an ambulance to enter to provide urgent medical aid, in a clear violation of the basic right to treatment and medical care. During the protest, police attempted to disperse the demonstrators in front of the British Embassy after they confronted embassy staff and protested the continued silence and neglect regarding the detainee’s health condition.

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**12. Activists in Dublin organize a solidarity run in support of Palestine**

Dozens of Palestine supporters in Dublin, Ireland, participated in a solidarity running event organized in support of Palestine, following a call by Irish Sport for Palestine. Donations were collected for the “Gaza for Food and Play” project.
The event started from Dalymount and ended at Áras, where participants united in running and chanting to express their support for the Palestinian people and their right to freedom.
Organizers confirmed that this initiative comes within the framework of using sport as a tool for humanitarian solidarity and delivering a clear message that Palestine enjoys wide popular support, while affirming the continuation of activities supporting the Palestinian cause.

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**13. America exploits Gaza… The Trump administration competes to profit $2 billion from reconstruction**

A *Guardian* report reveals a race by American companies and individuals close to the Trump administration to win aid and reconstruction contracts, with fees amounting to billions of dollars imposed even on humanitarian aid trucks, while the fate of Gaza and its people remains hostage to profit calculations.