Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2388, Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

1- 3 killed and injuries in an Israeli strike targeting a vehicle in Mawasi Khan Younis

Three people were killed and 14 others injured after Israeli aircraft bombed a vehicle in Mawasi Khan Younis, amid continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire.
Local sources reported that Israeli aircraft targeted a white Hyundai Tucson vehicle in the area, resulting in the deaths of Yahya Fayez Abu Labda, Ihsan Hamed Al-Samiri, and Tamer Baraka, along with 14 injured.

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**2.**
52 administrative detention orders against prisoners from the West Bank and Jerusalem

The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners Club announced new and renewed administrative detention orders against 52 Palestinian detainees from various areas in occupied Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Human rights organizations stated in a joint statement that the orders ranged from four to six months, in addition to fixed-term orders, as part of the ongoing policy of administrative detention.
The list includes detainees from cities such as Nablus, Jenin, Bethlehem, Tulkarm, Hebron, and Jerusalem, without formal charges.

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**3.**
Israeli officer raids Tulkarm and steals an archaeological stone under military protection

The Hebrew newspaper “Haaretz” revealed that an Israeli police officer entered a Palestinian neighborhood in Tulkarm, northern West Bank, accompanied by military forces, and stole an engraved archaeological stone, sparking widespread controversy.
The report identified the officer as Meir Rotter, head of the Haredi community department, and said the incident took place last Friday in the Dhnaba area (Area A), which is under Palestinian Authority control.

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**4.**
673 killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since the ceasefire

The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported continued human losses despite the ceasefire, warning that some victims remain under rubble or in the streets due to the inability of rescue teams to reach them.
The daily statistical report noted that medical teams face field challenges hindering rescue operations.
According to official data, the death toll since the ceasefire on October 11 has reached 673, with 1,799 injuries, and 756 bodies recovered from under the rubble.

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**5.**
Settlers storm shrines and attack villages in Nablus and Ramallah

Settlers stormed Joseph’s Tomb east of Nablus and performed Talmudic prayers under heavy military protection.
Stone-throwing attacks targeted homes on Amman Street, while a house in the town of Beita was attacked and an agricultural room burned. A Palestinian ambulance was also assaulted.

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Israeli authorities continue closure of Al-Aqsa amid warnings of major changes

Israeli authorities have continued closing Al-Aqsa Mosque for 18 days, amid warnings about dangerous plans concerning the site.
Sources said the closure has been extended until the end of Eid al-Fitr, with more than 25 Waqf employees denied entry per shift.
An attempt to allow one additional staff member was rejected by Israeli police, which warned it would respond by opening the site to settler incursions.

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**7.**
Forces suppress worshippers near Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli forces suppressed Palestinians performing Tarawih prayers near Bab al-Sahira in occupied Jerusalem, as the closure of Al-Aqsa continues.

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**European**

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Protest inside a “Home Bargains” store in Ireland

Activists from the boycott movement in Belfast removed Israeli products from shelves and placed pro-Palestinian stickers on them, calling on customers to boycott them.
They emphasized raising awareness of Palestinian heritage and strengthening boycott efforts.

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**9.**
Online campaign against Maersk

The “Mask Off Maersk” campaign, along with four pro-Palestinian organizations, called on the shipping company to end its involvement in transporting weapons to Israel ahead of its annual shareholder meeting on March 25, 2026.
The campaign accused Maersk of facilitating military shipments used in Gaza and elsewhere.

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**10.**
Protests at an Italian port prevent Israeli cruise ship from docking

Pro-Palestinian protests prevented an Israeli cruise ship from docking at an Italian port.
Some Israeli passengers reacted with offensive behavior toward demonstrators.
Italy has also seen actions targeting companies linked to Israel, including OHB SE.

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**11.**
Protests in Ireland against prime minister’s visit to Trump

A protest was organized opposing Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin’s planned visit to the White House and meeting with Donald Trump.
Protesters criticized what they described as a “handshake with a tyrant.”

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**International**

**12.**
Calls in the U.S. to boycott travel to Spain

A pro-Israel U.S. organization urged American Jews to cancel travel plans to Spain after the Spanish government recalled its ambassador from Israel.

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**13.**
UN warns of “ethnic cleansing” in the West Bank

The United Nations called on Israel to halt settlement expansion in the West Bank, warning of the risk of ethnic cleansing after the displacement of 36,000 Palestinians in one year.

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**14.**
Malaysia: closure of Al-Aqsa violates international law

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque is a clear violation of international law and called for its reopening.