Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2399, Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

1. 9 killed in an Israeli strike in Khan Younis and ongoing ceasefire violations

The Israeli occupation army continues to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip for the 171st consecutive day, amid a tight blockade affecting more than two million Palestinians, with crossings still closed and the entry of medical and humanitarian aid prevented.
Seven civilians were killed and others injured as a result of an Israeli strike targeting two gatherings in the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the ongoing truce violations.
Local sources reported that Israeli aircraft bombed two gatherings, killing several civilians, including a girl, and injuring four others.

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2. More than 21,000 violations by the occupation in the West Bank affecting people, land, and holy sites

The Palestinian Information Center “Mu‘ta” revealed an unprecedented rise in Israeli violations in the West Bank since the beginning of 2026, amid an expansion in the scope of attacks and a diversification of methods, including killings, arrests, and systematic restrictions.
The center stated that occupation forces and settlers carried out 21,166 violations, including 1,286 attacks by settlers, reflecting a significant escalation in organized violence against Palestinians.
The report indicated that these violations resulted in the killing of 37 Palestinians and the injury of 701 others due to gunfire and direct assaults, pointing to the continued excessive use of force against civilians.

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3. Attempts to introduce animal sacrifices at Al-Aqsa and warnings of a dangerous escalation

The Jerusalem Governorate warned of attempts by settlers to bring animal sacrifices into the Old City of Jerusalem, describing it as an escalatory step aimed at imposing new religious rituals during the Jewish holiday of Passover, while Al-Aqsa Mosque remains closed to worshippers for the 30th consecutive day.
The governorate stated that these attempts represent the use of religious rituals as a tool to Judaize Al-Aqsa Mosque and aim to impose settler religious narratives through performing and slaughtering sacrifices within its courtyards.

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4. Occupation escalates attacks south of Jenin and arrests a man and his two sons from Hebron

Israeli occupation forces intensified their attacks in the town of Arraba, south of Jenin, while arresting a man and his two sons from Hebron.
Occupation bulldozers uprooted dozens of olive trees on a plot of land estimated at 25 dunams near the site of the Arraba camp, which was evacuated in 2005, in preparation for its expansion and reoccupation.
Local sources reported that the forces arrested Mohammad Moussa Makhmara and his sons, Louay and Laith, after severely beating them and firing stun grenades toward their homes in the Igzioua area of Masafer Yatta, after settlers destroyed the fence of his land and released their livestock onto his cultivated fields.

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5. Health Ministry: shortage of oil and spare parts threatens hospital operations in Gaza

The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip warned of an imminent danger threatening the continued operation of hospitals due to the worsening shortage of oil and spare parts needed to operate electrical generators, which could lead to a complete shutdown soon.
The ministry stated that 90 generators are completely out of service, while 38 operate with limited oil supplies and 11 require urgent maintenance, at a time when hospitals rely mainly on these generators due to power outages.

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6. 89 identified deaths among prisoners since the start of the genocide, including 52 from Gaza

The Prisoners Club announced that the number of deaths among detainees since the start of the war has risen to 89 identified individuals, including 52 from the Gaza Strip, following the death of prisoner Marwan Harzallah from Nablus.
The club explained that these deaths resulted from torture, starvation, medical negligence, and systematic sexual abuse, in addition to a range of violations including deprivation, humiliation, abuse, and detention in inhumane conditions that violate human dignity.

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7. Gaza patients between blockade and slow death: crossing closures worsen the health crisis

In a scene repeated daily in Gaza hospitals, thousands of patients and wounded are engaged in a silent struggle with pain amid a suffocating blockade that restricts their ability to leave for treatment abroad and prevents the entry of essential medicines and medical supplies.
Although the Palestinian Red Crescent announced a new medical evacuation today involving 17 patients accompanied by 33 companions through the Rafah crossing, these measures remain limited compared to the scale of the crisis, as tens of thousands of patients are waiting for the chance to receive treatment outside Gaza.

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8. Occupation raids Sinjil and settlers establish a new outpost

Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah, as settlers began establishing a new outpost in the “Aghraba” area west of the town.
Local sources confirmed that settlers, under army protection, began preliminary leveling and land-clearing work in preparation for installing initial structures, as part of a systematic expansion policy aimed at controlling land and surrounding the town.

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9. Video: brutal assault on Palestinian farmers in the West Bank

Israeli occupation forces assaulted farmer Mohammad Moussa Makhmara and his sons before arresting them in the Igzioua area of Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.

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*European*

10. British activist: “We are complicit and must be held accountable”

An activist in London continued her protest during her arrest, condemning her government’s sale of weapons to Israel and the use of air bases to carry out genocide in Palestine.

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11. Video: protest in Canada against Al-Aqsa closure for 30 days

Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists in Toronto organized a protest against the closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque for 30 days, which prevented Tarawih and Eid prayers this year.
These protests are part of a broader global wave condemning the closure, considered unprecedented in nearly 70 years.

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12. Calls to support Dr. Rahma Al-Adwan against pro-Israel lobby pressure

Rahma Al-Adwan, a Palestinian-British doctor working with the NHS, launched a fundraising campaign for her legal defense after facing an ongoing campaign of repression led by pro-Israel lobby groups.
This included revoking her medical license, media defamation, and repeated arrests. She stated these actions were retaliation for exercising her legal right to political expression.

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13. Student protest against Aspen Insurance in London over Israeli ties

Dozens of protesters stormed the lobby of Aspen Insurance in London to protest its role in insuring Elbit Systems, a major arms supplier to Israel.
Activists raised Palestinian flags and called for a boycott, arguing that any cooperation contributes to ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon.

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14. Protest in Poland against Israel’s participation in Horizon Europe

A group of students in Krakow blocked one of the entrances to Jagiellonian University in protest against Israel’s participation in the Horizon Europe program.
The move is part of broader student actions opposing academic cooperation with Israel amid the war in Gaza.

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*International*

15. Video: symbolic vigil honoring child victims in Gaza in Washington

Activists held a symbolic vigil in Washington, D.C., honoring thousands of children killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Middle East.
Participants displayed blood-stained school bags and read aloud the names of children killed in Palestine and Lebanon.

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16. Mass protests in the United States against Trump’s policies

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in several U.S. cities, including New York, under the slogan “No Kings,” to denounce the policies of former President Donald Trump and reject what they described as excessive authority and its impact on daily life and wars abroad.
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders delivered a speech during the protests, stating: “We have unlimited money for bombs, weapons, and killing, but not enough to feed our children,” highlighting social and economic inequalities and continued U.S. support for Israel.