Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2389, Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

1. One killed and several injured in an Israeli strik in Mawasi, Khan Younis.

A civilian was killed and others were injured following an attack by Israeli occupation forces in the Mawasi area, south of the Gaza Strip. A local source reported that occupation aircraft bombed a group of civilians near Al-Aqsa University, west of Khan Younis, resulting in the death of Mohammed Abdelmalek Abu Shahla and injuries to others.

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2.

Widespread collapse of water infrastructure in Gaza, with women bearing the greatest burden.

Amid a worsening water crisis that goes beyond natural scarcity, Palestinian women face increased burdens in managing limited resources, as warnings point to a near-total collapse of the water system in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Water Authority issued a report titled “Women and Water in Palestine: Between Resource Scarcity and Strengthening Resilience,” on the occasion of World Water Day (March 22), under the theme “Water and Gender.” The report highlights the overlap between the water crisis and its social and humanitarian dimensions. It also stresses that the crisis is tied to issues of justice and sovereignty over resources, with the occupation controlling more than 85% of groundwater in the West Bank and dominating surface water sources, restricting Palestinians’ access to their basic water rights.

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3.

Occupation intends to continue closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque beyond Eid.

Occupation authorities continue to close Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem for the nineteenth consecutive day, citing security reasons linked to regional developments. Sources affiliated with the Islamic Waqf stated that the closure will continue until the end of Eid al-Fitr. Israeli forces also assaulted worshippers attempting to pray at the المسجد’s entrances, particularly near Bab al-Sahira, during the evening and Tarawih prayers.

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4.

Settlers attack a woman south of Nablus amid escalating settler violence.

A Palestinian woman was injured in an attack carried out by a group of extremist settlers near the town of Aqraba, south of Nablus, in a new episode of systematic assaults against Palestinian civilians. The attack comes amid heightened tensions in villages across northern West Bank due to increasing settler violence under the protection of occupation forces.

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5.

Occupation arrests 17 women, most of them prisoners’ wives, in the West Bank.

Israeli occupation forces launched a large-scale arrest campaign across several areas of the occupied West Bank, mainly in Qalqilya, where more than 17 women were detained—most of them wives of prisoners, former detainees, or relatives of martyrs—during widespread home raids. This campaign is part of an escalation targeting prisoners’ families through arrests and extensive searches.

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6.

Al-Thawabta: Closure of crossings and reduction of aid worsen famine and health crisis in Gaza.

Dr. Ismail Al-Thawabta, Director General of the Government Media Office in Gaza, warned of serious consequences due to Israel’s retreat from its commitments regarding the entry of aid and the opening of crossings. He stated that these policies are pushing Gaza toward a rapidly escalating humanitarian catastrophe, directly affecting residents’ lives and essential needs. He added that reducing humanitarian aid flows and closing crossings represent a clear violation of international agreements and reflect a systematic approach to deepening the humanitarian crisis.

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7.

Injuries and attacks on vehicles and property by settlers in the West Bank and Jerusalem.

Governorates across the West Bank and the occupied city of Jerusalem witnessed a series of attacks carried out by settler groups under the protection of occupation forces. Settlers attacked Palestinian vehicles near the entrance of Anata, northeast of Jerusalem, causing damage to several cars by stone-throwing. Witnesses also reported that settlers provoked worshippers and obstructed their access to the Bab al-Amoud area amid strict measures imposed by occupation police.

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**European**

8.

French escalation against a pro-Palestinian association and arrest of one of its officials.

French authorities arrested Nicolas Shahshahani, vice president of the EuroPalestine association, after searching his home under allegations of “terrorist propaganda,” according to the association’s president and his wife, Olivia Zemor. She stated that police stormed their home at dawn with eight masked officers, detained him, prevented her from approaching him, and searched the house. She added that police confiscated two Palestinian keffiyehs and did not allow her ill husband to take his medication.

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9.

Calls to boycott and expel Israel from the European Nations League.

Fans of Wexford Football Club and activists from the Ireland-Palestine solidarity campaign called on the Irish Football Association to boycott upcoming matches against Israel and to “show Israel a red card” in solidarity with Palestinians. Supporters raised red cards during a match against Kerry FC, joined by activist groups displaying pro-Palestinian banners.

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10.

Protest outside Parliament in London against restricting solidarity.

Dozens of protesters gathered on Tuesday, March 17, outside Parliament in London to urge members to vote against measures restricting protests supporting Palestinian rights. Representatives from Amnesty International UK, Greenpeace, Liberty, the Quakers in Britain, and labor unions participated. London frequently witnesses pro-Palestinian demonstrations, including on International Quds Day, despite government attempts to restrict them.

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11.

Protest inside a Sainsbury’s store in Belfast to boycott Israeli goods.

Activists from the boycott movement entered a Sainsbury’s store in Belfast to remove Israeli products from shelves and urged staff not to restock them. They stated that the store is one of only a few still selling such products, enabling consumers to unknowingly support the genocide.

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12.

Trial of pro-Palestinian leaders in the UK.

A British judge set April 1 as the date for the verdict in the case of two leaders of a pro-Palestinian coalition accused of breaching public order laws during a protest in London. Judge Daniel Steinberg issued the decision after the defense’s final arguments, which described the charges as “ridiculous.”

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**International**

13.

“All Will Rise” game ends contract with Microsoft over alleged support for genocide.

Speculative Agency announced it has terminated its contract with Microsoft and returned the funding provided for its game “All Will Rise,” as part of a boycott campaign. The game, described as a narrative courtroom experience, revolves around the trial of a corrupt billionaire.

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14.

Greek port unions block military shipment to Israel.

Unions at the Port of Piraeus in Greece refused to unload containers carrying military steel destined for Israel. The move is part of efforts to prevent European ports from being used as logistical routes for military support.

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“Tunisian Resilience Flotilla”: arrests described as a political decision.

The Resilience Flotilla organization in Tunisia described the imprisonment of several of its members as a “clear political decision,” calling it part of a crackdown on pro-Palestinian support activities and demanding their immediate release.