Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2397, Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Disguised as repression forces… Ben Gvir storms a prison to personally oversee torture of detainees

The far-right Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, stormed a prison holding Palestinian detainees, disguised as a guard, with the aim of directly supervising the enforcement of punishments against them and personally overseeing their torture.
Ben Gvir entered the prison wearing a military uniform, accompanied by the head of the prison service, in a move described as retaliatory and aimed at tightening control over prisoners.

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Al-Aqsa closed for 28 days. Occupation prevents Jerusalem residents from praying on Salah al-Din Street

Israeli occupation forces prevented citizens from performing prayers on Salah al-Din Street in occupied Jerusalem, while Al-Aqsa Mosque has remained closed for the 28th consecutive day—one of the longest closure periods—amid strict measures preventing worshippers from accessing it.
Local sources reported that forces stormed Salah al-Din Street, giving dozens of citizens and the prayer leader three minutes before dispersing them by force and preventing them from praying, citing “wartime emergency and home front instructions.”

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3.

Execution of prisoners… A racist Israeli law nearing implementation

The Israeli Knesset is pushing a bill to execute Palestinian prisoners toward final approval, after the National Security Committee approved its final version on March 24, 2026.
The move reintroduces the death penalty as a direct punitive tool within a prolonged conflict and raises legal and human rights concerns about its broader implications.
The bill passed despite more than 2,000 objections, paving the way for its second and third readings, with clear political backing from Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

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Settlers injure an elderly woman and her children and steal 30 sheep east of Hebron

An 80-year-old woman and two of her sons suffered bruises and suffocation after an attack by armed settlers on their home, followed by the theft of 30 sheep east of Hebron.
The head of the Beirin village council said settlers attacked the home of Nour Azmi Idris, breaking doors and windows in an attempt to storm it. The residents resisted, leading to injuries, including from pepper spray. The victims were later taken to hospital.

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5.

Two children injured by occupation fire in central Gaza

Two children were injured by Israeli fire east of Al-Maghazi in central Gaza, amid ongoing violations of the ceasefire.
Local sources reported that the children were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah after being shot by an Israeli quadcopter drone while on the roof of their home.

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6.

Knesset member calls for killing Palestinians, including women and children: “They are not innocent”

Israeli Knesset member Yitzhak Kroizer incited the killing of all Palestinians, including children, stating that “there are no innocents among them.”
The remarks were made during a speech in the Knesset.
In mid-March, Israeli forces killed four members of one family in the West Bank. Commenting on the incident, Kroizer said there were “no innocent civilians, no innocent children.”

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Young man killed by occupation fire in Qalandia camp

A man from Qalandia refugee camp in occupied Jerusalem died from wounds he sustained.
The Ministry of Health announced the death of Sufyan Ahmed Saleh Abu Leil (46), who had been critically injured by Israeli gunfire during a raid on the camp.
He was shot in the head during heavy fire targeting youths leaving a cemetery after a funeral.

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8.

Settlers intensify attacks in the West Bank

Settler attacks have escalated in various parts of the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem in recent days.
Armed groups attacked farmers and shepherds in the Masafer Yatta area, expelling them from their land under threat of weapons.

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**Europe**

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#Video… Doctor Rahma arrested for the fifth time for criticizing Israel

British police arrested Dr. Rahma Al-Adwan for the fifth time after raiding her home in London, due to her criticism of Israel on social media and her influence on British politics during the Gaza war.

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10.

Canadian police stop providing security for weekly pro-Palestine marches

Victoria police announced they will no longer provide traffic control and resources for weekly pro-Palestine marches, citing resource exhaustion.
The police chief said the decision is not about the cause itself but about operational strain.

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11.

Protest at Sydney Airport against transfer of military components to Israel

Pro-Palestinian activists held a protest inside Sydney International Airport, alerting travelers to the alleged involvement of Thai Airways in transporting aircraft weapon components to Israel.
Organizers criticized the airline for not responding earlier to the allegations.

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12.

Protests planned in 17 French cities against occupation crimes

The “Palestine Solidarity March” group called for a global day of action on Saturday, March 28.
More than 90 organizations are expected to take part in demonstrations across 17 French cities.

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13.

Lancashire students disrupt event hosting arms company

Activists disrupted a careers fair at the University of Lancashire targeting the presence of BAE Systems, Europe’s largest arms manufacturer.
They protested the university’s ties with the company.

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**International**

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Student interrupts Blinken at Harvard

A Harvard student interrupted former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a talk, challenging his justification for arming Israel.
Blinken acknowledged that the U.S. may have acted too slowly in pursuing a ceasefire.

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15.

Jewish condemnation of U.S. legal action over “antisemitism”

Around 120 Jewish members and staff at Harvard signed a letter condemning a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit, accusing the administration of using antisemitism allegations to restrict free speech.

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16.

Korean groups screen documentary about Gaza

An award-winning documentary titled “Gaza: Truth Engraved in the Lens” was screened in Korea, attended by over 100 participants.
The event included a live broadcast from Gaza with the filmmakers.

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17.

Calls to pressure occupation to halt execution law

Palestinian prisoner advocacy groups called for urgent international action to stop the execution bill.
They warned of serious consequences and noted that more than 100 prisoners have died in Israeli prisons since the start of the Gaza war.