Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2354, Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

1. Two Martyrs and Several Injured by Israeli Army Fire in Gaza

Two citizens were killed and others injured by Israeli army fire in the Gaza Strip.

In Gaza City, a citizen was killed by Israeli army fire northeast of the city. Local sources reported the killing of the young man Mohammed Salim Dababsh after being shot by Israeli forces in the Al-Zarqa area of the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, northeast of Gaza City.

A woman was also reported injured by Israeli forces’ gunfire in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip.

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**2. Death of a Prisoner from Gaza in Israeli Prisons**

Family and human rights sources reported the death of prisoner Hatem Rayan from northern Gaza Strip inside Israeli prisons.

So far, the Israeli Prison Service has not issued an official statement clarifying the circumstances of his death, but the prisoner’s family confirmed receiving news of his passing.

The death of Hatem Rayan comes amid tragic conditions faced by prisoners, especially those arrested from northern Gaza during ground operations.

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**3. Occupation Arrested 22,000 Palestinians in the West Bank Since the Start of the Genocide War**

The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club reported that Israeli authorities have arrested approximately 22,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including Jerusalem, since the start of the war of genocide on Gaza on October 7, 2023, including women and children, amid escalating violations.

More than 9,300 prisoners remain in prisons, amid reports of torture and starvation, while assaults have resulted in 1,112 martyrs.

The club stated that “the number of arrest cases in the West Bank and Jerusalem has risen to approximately 22,000 since the beginning of the crime of genocide war.”

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**4. UNRWA: 90% of Gaza Strip Schools Damaged or Destroyed**

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said that about 90% of schools in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed by Israeli forces during the recent war.

UNRWA added that its remaining schools in Gaza have been turned into shelters.

It explained that children are now receiving education from UNRWA teams in temporary learning spaces or through digital learning.

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**5. Settlement Escalation Targeting Bedouin Communities East of Jerusalem**

Bedouin communities around occupied Jerusalem are facing a systematic escalation as part of policies aimed at displacing indigenous residents and undermining their stability on their land, amid warnings of a plan to redraw the demographic map of the area.

Israeli authorities have intensified restrictive measures against these communities by confiscating large areas of land, imposing strict building restrictions, issuing notices, and demolishing homes and residential structures, exacerbating the suffering of Bedouin families and increasing their humanitarian and living vulnerability.

Observers say these policies are part of a broader plan to reduce Bedouin presence around Jerusalem and impose a new settlement reality through settlement expansion and connecting them with bypass roads, reinforcing Israeli control over the area and separating Palestinian communities from one another.

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**6. Occupation Forces Two Brothers to Self-Demolish Their Home in Al-Shaghour**

Israeli authorities forced a young man to demolish his home and his brother’s home in the town of Al-Ba’na in the Al-Shaghour area inside the 1948 territories.

The forced demolition came after demolition orders were issued against them under the pretext of “building without a permit” and to avoid heavy financial fines.

This marks the third demolition in Al-Ba’na in less than a month, following two previous self-demolitions by homeowners amid systematic demolition policies pursued by Israeli authorities inside the 1948 territories and refusal to reach alternative solutions.

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**7. Beatings and Abuse During Demolitions in Silwan**

Using the butts of their weapons, Israeli forces severely beat Palestinian youths during home demolitions in the West Bank and structure demolitions in the town of Silwan in occupied Jerusalem, under the pretext of “lack of permits.”

This came two days after the Israeli security cabinet approved decisions allowing land purchases in the West Bank and repealing Jordanian-era laws regulating land ownership since 1967.

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**European**

**8. German Constitutional Court Rejects Gaza Palestinian’s Lawsuit to Halt Arms Exports to Israel**

Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court rejected a lawsuit filed by a Palestinian citizen from Gaza seeking to hold the German government accountable for exporting military spare parts to Israel.

The plaintiff, supported by the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, sought to halt export licenses for German components used in Israeli army tanks operating in Gaza, arguing that such exports may contribute to violations of international humanitarian law.

The appeal reached Germany’s highest court after lower courts rejected the case in 2024 and 2025, prompting the plaintiff to turn to the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe.

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**9. Australian Activist Chants Against Israeli President’s Visit**

“From Gadigal to Gaza, make the intifada global.”

Grace Tame, named Australian of the Year 2021, participated in a protest held in central Sydney against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Australia. She delivered a speech containing sharp positions toward Tel Aviv and the policies of Western governments supporting it.

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**10. Solidarity Vigils in British Cities in Support of Gaza Amid Calls to Strengthen Boycott**

Activists from Didsbury 4 Palestine held a protest in Manchester, UK, calling on Palestine supporters to continue boycotting Israeli products and reject complicity in ongoing violations and crimes in Gaza. The vigil was part of a series of solidarity actions taking place in various British cities.

In Tameside, activists from the Palestine Solidarity Movement organized a similar protest, stressing that “Palestinian blood is not merely a symbol of suffering, but a call to action and struggle for justice and dignity.”

They emphasized that every life lost should strengthen international and local commitment to justice and human rights, adding that “the resilience of the Palestinian people lives in everyone who demands an end to occupation and the right to live in peace.”

Activists noted that despite difficulties and ongoing suffering, Gaza remains a land full of stories of resilience, love, and hope.

The protest movements stressed the importance of continued international grassroots solidarity with Gaza and called for boycotting Israeli products and participating in peaceful pressure campaigns to support Palestinian rights and end the occupation.

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**11. Solidarity Protest for Palestine Outside the U.S. Embassy in Dublin**

The weekly solidarity protest for Palestine outside the U.S. Embassy in Dublin continued, reaching week 103 since the demonstrations began.

The gathering saw wide participation, with songs and abundant solidarity messages expressing support for the Palestinian people.

This week’s protest included activists such as Mayer, Eoin, Shauna, Eddie, David, and Hugh, who participated in raising banners and organizing solidarity activities.

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**12. British Artist Annie Lennox: What Is Happening in Gaza Is Genocide**

British artist Annie Lennox described what is happening in Gaza as “genocide,” affirming that events have not ended and considering what is happening as “a long-term plan aimed at eliminating Palestinians and keeping them trapped in a tragic reality.”

Lennox stressed that what is happening cannot be considered a temporary escalation, noting that the scale of destruction and humanitarian suffering requires a clear moral stance from the international community.

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**13. Member of European Parliament: EU Double Standards on Gaza and West Bank Are Unacceptable**

Member of the European Parliament Cecilia Strada said that “what Israel is doing in the West Bank and Gaza Strip constitutes a blatant violation of international law.”

Strada stressed that the European Union must intensify efforts to pressure Israel to respect Palestinian rights, noting that the EU’s double standards regarding the situation in the West Bank and Gaza are unacceptable.

She added that the EU is obligated to act more effectively to support Palestinian rights and protect civilians in the occupied territories.

Meanwhile, Israeli authorities continue violations in the West Bank, including settlement expansion, attacks on Palestinian civilians, arbitrary arrests, and movement restrictions, while continuing to violate the ceasefire agreement in Gaza through daily raids targeting civilians in the Strip.

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**International**

**14. Activist Interrupts CNN Anchor’s Speech in Washington Over Alleged Complicity**

CNN anchor Dana Bash faced an embarrassing situation while attending a book promotion event in Washington, D.C., when activists interrupted her and accused her and media outlets of complicity in covering the ongoing war, prompting event organizers to cut the microphone shortly after the discussion began.

Protesters criticized Bash’s coverage of the war in Gaza and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, describing it as “biased” and “complicit with parties supporting genocide.”

Some raised protest slogans and accused major media outlets of failing to present facts fairly.

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**15. Protest Outside the White House Against Netanyahu’s Visit to Washington**

Calling for an end to U.S. support for Israel, pro-Palestine supporters demonstrated outside the White House to protest the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington.

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**16. Lazzarini: We Face Severe Funding Crisis, Smear Campaigns, and Political Pressure**

The Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, said the agency continues its work in Gaza despite increasing “restrictions and pressures,” stressing the continuation of public health services and efforts to return children to school amid a severe funding crisis, smear campaigns, and political and legislative pressures.

Lazzarini stated that UNRWA remains actively engaged in Gaza and operates its schools and about half of its health centers in the West Bank despite escalating violence.

He revealed that more than 380 agency staff members have been killed since the outbreak of the war, noting the agency faces operational pressures and media disinformation campaigns.

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**17. Controversial U.S. Security Company Seeks Return to Gaza Through “Peace Council”**

A U.S. security company that had deployed veterans to guard aid distribution sites in Gaza revealed it is in talks with a “Peace Council” established under the sponsorship of former U.S. President Donald Trump to explore a possible new role in the Strip.

The company, U.G. Solutions based in North Carolina, said it submitted “information and proposals” to the U.S.-led council to support a plan to end the war in Gaza. A company spokesperson said the proposal was “well received,” though security priorities have not yet been finalized.

The company reportedly intends to recruit Arabic-speaking contractors with combat experience for undisclosed sites. Contacts between the company and the Peace Council have continued for weeks without a final agreement.