Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2355, Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026

1. 25 Injured in Settler Attack on Talfit, South of Nablus

Twenty-five Palestinians were injured in an attack carried out by settlers on the town of Talfit, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, according to local and medical sources.

The Palestinian Red Crescent said in a statement that one person was shot with live ammunition and two others were injured due to beatings during the attack. The person shot was transferred to hospital, while the two others were treated on site.

Mahmoud Abu Aisha, head of the Talfit village council, stated that the total number of injuries resulting from assaults carried out by settlers and Israeli occupation forces in the town reached 25 among residents.

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**2. Ben-Gvir Storms Ofer Prison and Threatens to Execute Prisoners**

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed prisoners’ cells in Ofer Prison near Ramallah, threatening to carry out executions.

According to Israel’s Channel 7, the visit came ahead of the holy month of Ramadan and included a tour of prisoners’ cells.

A video published by the channel showed scenes of assaults and repression against prisoners coinciding with the minister’s raid on the prison.

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**3. Prisoners’ Media Office: Female Detainees in Damon Face Harsh Conditions**

The Prisoners’ Media Office confirmed that female detainees in Damon Prison continue to endure harsh detention conditions that violate their dignity and fundamental rights.

The office highlighted ongoing violations of their privacy, especially at night when male guards patrol inside the sections.

The constant state of anxiety forces the detainees to take extra precautions, such as sleeping in full religious dress in anticipation of possible raids, amid the absence of privacy and poor detention conditions that deepen their sense of insecurity.

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**4. Civil Defense Assesses Damage at Al-Batsh Cemetery East of Gaza After Israeli Incursion**

Civil Defense crews in Gaza Governorate announced they headed to Al-Batsh Cemetery east of Gaza City to assess the situation and evaluate the extent of damage following an Israeli incursion in the area days earlier.

They clarified that entry to the site took place after prior coordination with the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The assessment aims to document the damage resulting from the incursion and determine the logistical and technical needs required to begin work inside the cemetery and address the consequences.

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**5. Settlers Burn Tents in the Jordan Valley Amid Escalation of Attacks in the West Bank**

Settlers burned several unoccupied tents in the “Al-Mita” area of the northern Jordan Valley belonging to Palestinian families who had been forcibly displaced due to escalating assaults and threats.

This attack comes amid ongoing escalation. The Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission recorded 1,872 attacks carried out by Israeli forces and settlers in January alone, including 468 by settlers.

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**6. Settlers Cut Down Around 300 Olive Trees in Turmus Ayya Plain North of Ramallah**

Jewish settlers destroyed hundreds of olive trees on land belonging to the town of Turmus Ayya, northeast of Ramallah.

Awad Abu Samra said settlers from the “Adi Ad” settlement built on the town’s land cut down around 300 olive trees in the town’s plain.

Last week, settlers had also uprooted about 300 olive trees near Awad’s home in Turmus Ayya plain, which has been subjected to repeated attacks.

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**7. Video: Occupation Forces Abuse Youth During Arrest in Ramallah**

Watch: They beat them and threw them to the ground — footage documents Israeli occupation soldiers abusing Palestinian youths while arresting them in the village of Turmus Ayya, northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.

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### *European*

**8. UK Supreme Court Rules Ban on Palestine Action Unlawful**

The UK Supreme Court ruled that the decision to ban the organization “Palestine Action” and classify it as a terrorist group was unlawful, following an appeal filed by one of its founders.

The court upheld two grounds of appeal, with Justice Victoria Sharp stating that the ban constituted significant interference with freedom of expression and assembly. The decision will remain temporarily in effect to allow lawyers to submit arguments regarding next steps.

The ruling came days after six activists were acquitted of aggravated burglary charges related to breaking into a site belonging to an Israeli defense company in the UK, according to The Guardian.

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**9. Germany Calls for Albanese’s Resignation After Criticism of Arming Israel**

Germany joined France in calling for the resignation of UN Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese following recent statements about Israel.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said he respects the UN independent rapporteur system but condemned Albanese’s recent remarks, stating she cannot continue in her position.

A similar call was made by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

Albanese told France 24 that the accusations against her were entirely false and a distortion of her statements. She referred to what she described as “genocide in Gaza,” criticizing much of the world and most Western media.

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**10. Protest in Copenhagen Against Pension Fund Investments in Arms Companies**

Pro-Palestine activists staged a protest outside the headquarters of Denmark’s largest labor union, 3F, in Copenhagen, opposing public pension fund investments in Danish arms companies supplying the Israeli military.

Activists stated that Danish law obliges workers to contribute to the ATP public pension fund, part of which is invested in the arms industry, amounting to direct support for crimes including apartheid and genocide in Palestine.

They stressed that using public funds to finance surveillance systems, weapons, and military infrastructure occurs while Palestinians face bombardment, displacement, starvation, and killing, asserting that such investments are neither neutral nor ethical.

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**11. Investigation Into Police Misconduct After Protest Against Israeli President’s Visit in New South Wales**

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission in New South Wales, Australia, announced a formal investigation into alleged police misconduct during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit.

The decision followed numerous complaints regarding police handling of Monday’s demonstration. The commission will review available materials, including social media footage, and hold hearings before submitting a public report to parliament.

Videos circulating after the protest showed police allegedly beating demonstrators and dragging Muslim men while they were praying. A female MP was also injured during clashes.

Thousands protested against Herzog’s visit. A UN committee has accused him of incitement to genocide in Gaza. The Australian government had invited Herzog following an attack at Bondi Beach in December, stating the visit could help ease tensions within the Jewish community.

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**12. British Activist Robson: I Will Continue My Activism as Long as the Occupation Continues**

This statement came after he secured a legal victory overturning a criminal damage conviction related to protests against Israeli arms companies.

In an interview, Robson said his activism stems from his belief that British society is complicit in genocide due to Israeli arms factories operating in the country.

In 2023, he protested in Manchester outside Fisher German, which managed UAV Engines, a subsidiary of Israeli arms company Elbit.

Although charges have been dropped, Robson said legal procedures and monitoring continue to affect him. After a recent appeal, the charges were fully dismissed, marking a legal victory and support for his right to peaceful protest.

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**13. Hind Rajab: Lawsuit Filed in Australia Against Israeli President**

A private lawsuit has been filed in Australia against Israeli President Isaac Herzog in what experts describe as a historic and unprecedented move locally.

The Hind Rajab Foundation, in cooperation with Australian partners, submitted a complaint urging authorities to investigate alleged crimes against humanity and genocide.

The foundation announced it will seek to intervene as amicus curiae to support legal proceedings and accountability, stating that head-of-state immunity does not prevent accountability for the gravest crimes.

The case relates to statements and actions attributed to Herzog during the Gaza war.

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**14. After Court Ruling, London Police Refrain from Arresting Supporters of Palestine Action**

London police announced they will not conduct arrests during demonstrations supporting Palestine Action after the UK Supreme Court ruled the ban unlawful.

The court found that the Home Office decision to ban the group was illegal and ordered the lifting of the ban.

Police stated they will continue identifying expressions of support for the group but will focus on collecting evidence rather than making immediate arrests.

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### *International*

**15. Guterres Warns Netanyahu of Legal Consequences After Demolition of UNRWA Headquarters in Jerusalem**

Nearly three weeks after Israeli bulldozers demolished the UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem, UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent a strongly worded letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticizing the decision.

Guterres stated that Israeli authorities seized the compound without UN consent, calling it a violation of international law.

He warned of the possibility of a legal dispute being brought before the International Court of Justice in The Hague if Israel fails to meet its obligations.

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**16. German Ambassador’s Speech in Pakistan Disrupted Over Support for Arming Israel**

Watch: A pro-Palestine activist interrupted a human rights conference, questioning the German ambassador about alleged double standards.

The activist argued that discussions about disability rights must include governmental responsibility toward children, asserting that German funding of Israel contributes to the disabling of children in Gaza.