Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2360, Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026

1. 3 Martyrs by Israeli Fire and Airstrikes on the Gaza Strip

Three citizens were killed by Israeli occupation forces in Khan Younis, as violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip continued through air, land, and sea attacks on various areas of the enclave, coinciding with the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
Nasser Medical Complex announced the death of one person shot by the Israeli army within its areas of deployment east of Khan Younis.

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**2. Occupation Prevents Iftar Meals from Entering Al-Aqsa and Escalates Banishment Orders**

Israeli occupation forces prevented the entry of iftar meals for fasting worshippers into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque, including meals designated for employees of the Islamic Waqf Department.

The Jerusalem Governorate stated that the occupation imposed strict measures on bringing in meals, even for families coming to break their fast in the mosque courtyards and carrying food with them.

This coincided with unprecedented restrictions at Al-Aqsa Mosque in recent weeks, alongside a noticeable increase in expulsion orders issued by Israeli authorities, reaching approximately 150 cases.

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**3. Occupation Releases 13 Gaza Detainees Amid Signs of Torture and Health Deterioration**

Israeli authorities released 13 Palestinian detainees from the Gaza Strip after holding them for varying periods in Israeli prisons, in the context of ground incursions and invasions that targeted the Strip in recent months.

Local sources reported that the released detainees arrived at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, showing visible signs of torture.

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**4. 53 Detainees Issued Administrative Detention Orders**

The Commission of Detainees’ Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club stated that Israeli authorities issued and renewed administrative detention orders against 53 detainees from the occupied West Bank.

They noted that Israel continues to escalate the use of administrative detention under the pretext of a “secret file.” The number of administrative detainees has reached 3,358 as of early February.

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**5. #Video: Israeli Armored Vehicle Chases Journalists in Jenin**

Watch: While covering the raid on the town of Al-Yamoun, an Israeli “Eitan” armored vehicle pursued Palestinian journalists as they carried out their work west of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank.

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## *European*

**6. #Video: Director of “The Voice of Hind Rajab” Refuses to Accept Her Award**

Watch: In protest against honoring an Israeli general at the same event, Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania refused to accept her award during the “Cinema for Peace” resistance event on the sidelines of the Berlin Film Festival.

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**7. BDS Movement Calls for Boycott of Israeli Dates During Ramadan, Accuses Occupation of Exploiting Palestinian Resources**

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement called for a full boycott of Israeli dates, especially with the approach of Ramadan, asserting that their production is linked to ongoing violations against Palestinian land and resources.

The movement stated that Israeli dates are grown on confiscated Palestinian land and irrigated with what it described as “looted” water sources. It argued that this sector serves as a source of funding for what it called occupation crimes, while reinforcing control over land and water and weakening the Palestinian agricultural sector.

It added that Israeli authorities promote the production and marketing of settlement-grown dates while imposing strict restrictions on Palestinian farmers, including banning the sale of palm seedlings, confiscating land and agricultural equipment, prohibiting well drilling and access to water sources, and restricting production and marketing.

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**8. Complaint to the ICC Accuses FIFA and UEFA Presidents of Complicity in Supporting War Crimes in Gaza**

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor, in cooperation with a coalition of international sports rights organizations, athletes, and Palestinian landowners, filed a criminal complaint with the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.

The complaint accuses the presidents of FIFA and UEFA of aiding and abetting war crimes and crimes against humanity in the occupied Palestinian territories.

According to the statement, the 120-page legal file documents what it describes as an “institutional and systematic pattern” of policies adopted by FIFA and UEFA that directly contributed to supporting and sustaining Israeli football clubs based in settlements considered illegal under international law.

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**9. European Union Considers Supporting the National Committee for Gaza Administration**

An EU document revealed that the bloc is considering providing support to the National Committee for Gaza Administration. EU foreign ministers are set to discuss the situation in Gaza during a meeting in Brussels on February 23.

The European External Action Service stated in the document distributed to member states that “the EU is engaging with newly established transitional governance structures for Gaza” and is also considering supporting the National Committee for Gaza Administration.

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**10. 81 Artists Condemn Berlin Festival’s Silence on Occupation Crimes**

Dozens of actors and directors, including Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, criticized the Berlin International Film Festival over what they described as “anti-Palestinian racism” and its silence regarding Israeli crimes in Gaza.

Eighty-one artists published an open letter in Variety magazine calling on festival organizers to take a clear stance against what they described as “Israeli genocide” and to protect Palestinian rights. They also criticized what they saw as inconsistencies in the festival’s policies regarding other conflicts such as Ukraine.

The signatories stated that the festival censors filmmakers who speak out in defense of Palestinians, including investigating some directors and falsely accusing them of discrimination because of their humanitarian and legal positions.

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**11. #Video: Targeting of ‘Chubb’ Insurance Company in London Over Alleged Role in Arming the Occupation**

Activists from the group “People Against Genocide” staged a protest outside the headquarters of Chubb insurance company in London. They surrounded the building, splashed it with red paint, and raised banners condemning the company’s role in providing insurance services linked to Israeli drone manufacturing.

According to the activists, Chubb provided insurance coverage to a drone engine factory belonging to Elbit Systems in Staffordshire after Aviva withdrew coverage following previous pressure campaigns.

The group stated that the protest is part of a broader pressure campaign targeting international companies to sever ties with Israeli arms manufacturers and expand boycott and accountability efforts.

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## *International*

**12. International Campaign Calls for the Release of Detained Palestinian Children**

Several solidarity groups, including ItsNotOver4Palestine and the Global Freedom Flotilla, called for participation in a campaign supporting Palestinian children detained by Israeli authorities, stating that more than 400 children are being held in harsh humanitarian conditions.

The campaign aims to collect audio recordings from people worldwide reading children’s testimonies to highlight alleged Israeli violations against them. Organizers said the goal is to break international silence and amplify the voices of detained children, noting that public participation increases global pressure and awareness of Palestinian children’s rights.

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**13. Lawsuit in Chile Against Israeli Soldier Over Destruction of Al-Shifa Hospital**

The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint before the Eighth Guarantee Court in Santiago, Chile, seeking an investigation into Rom Kofon under Chilean Law No. 20.357, which criminalizes genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes under the Rome Statute.

The complaint was submitted by Chilean lawyer Pablo Andrés Araya Zacharias, representing the foundation, based on the principle of universal jurisdiction and Kofon’s physical presence in Chile.

According to the complaint, Kofon, an Israeli-Ukrainian sniper in the 424th “Shaked” Battalion of the Givati Brigade, participated in what the complaint describes as genocide in Gaza between March and April 2024, including the siege of Al-Shifa Hospital, resulting in widespread destruction and civilian casualties, including patients and medical staff.

The complaint accuses him of encircling the hospital, shooting civilians, and depriving them of food, water, and medical care, classifying these acts as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide under international and Chilean law.

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**14. U.S. Judge Rejects Trump Administration Attempt to Deport Palestinian Student**

A U.S. immigration judge rejected efforts by the administration of President Donald Trump to deport Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was arrested last year after participating in pro-Palestinian protests.

Mahdawi’s lawyers detailed the immigration judge’s decision in a memo submitted to a federal appeals court in New York reviewing the ruling that led to his release from immigration detention in April.

Mahdawi said in a statement that “this decision is an important step toward preserving what fear tried to destroy: the right to speak out for peace and justice.”

In a decision issued on February 13, Immigration Judge Nina Froehlich, based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, stated that the Department of Homeland Security failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify deportation, having relied on an undocumented memorandum signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.