Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2403, Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

1. Two martyrs and injuries amid ongoing Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire

The Israeli army continues its field escalation in the Gaza Strip, 175 days after the ceasefire agreement. The eastern areas of the Strip have witnessed renewed gunfire and artillery shelling, resulting in the killing of two civilians and the injury of others.
These violations have led to the deaths of 714 civilians and injuries to 1,940 others, while the bodies of 756 martyrs have been recovered.
In the cumulative toll since the start of the offensive on October 7, 2023, the number of deaths has risen to 72,289, while total injuries have reached 172,040, according to the Ministry of Health.

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2. Temple groups push to bring “sacrifices” into Al-Aqsa amid continued closure

Jerusalem sources revealed that extremist Temple groups carried out more than five attempts to bring animal sacrifices into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque, indicating an unprecedented escalation targeting the site during this period.
According to the data, the number of attempts recorded in a single day is a record, reflecting the growing determination of these groups to perform “sacrifice” rituals inside Al-Aqsa, in response to calls by the so-called “Temple Organizations Union.”

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3. Intensified incursions into Al-Aqsa, settlement expansion, demolitions, and forced evictions

The Jerusalem Governorate reported a significant rise in Israeli violations during the first quarter of the year, including increased incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, accelerated settlement projects, and intensified demolitions, forced evictions, and land seizures.
Attacks on Al-Aqsa dominated the scene, with 9,373 settlers entering the site, in addition to 16,505 who entered under the cover of “tourism,” amid heavy police protection and ongoing restrictions on worshippers, especially during Ramadan.

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4. Gaza Health Ministry warns of an imminent health catastrophe

The Palestinian Ministry of Health warned of serious consequences threatening the lives of hundreds of patients in the Gaza Strip due to the lack of fuel needed to operate hospital generators, amid ongoing effects of the Israeli offensive and the deteriorating humanitarian situation.
In its daily statistical report, the ministry stated that only 3 injured individuals arrived at hospitals in the past 24 hours, while many victims remain under the rubble or in the streets, due to the inability of emergency and civil defense teams to reach them.

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*European*

5. Video: red message against the prisoner execution law in Oslo

An activist dressed in red stood in front of the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo with a symbolic rope to protest the Israeli law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners.

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6. Video: activist expelled from the Irish league for raising the Palestinian flag

During the national league final in Newry, Irish police forcibly removed a member of the boycott movement from the official GAA headquarters at Croke Park after he raised a Palestinian flag and a sign calling for divestment from Allianz.
The movement stated that the activist’s stance reflects a rejection of funds linked to genocide in sports.

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7. Protest shuts down BAE factory for three hours over arming the occupation

The group “Blackburn for Palestine” organized a protest outside a BAE Systems factory in Samlesbury, blocking all entrances for more than three hours.
Students and local activists participated, stressing the need to hold the occupation accountable for its crimes and to protect Palestinian civilians.

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8. French leader calls for rejection of the prisoner execution law

Mathilde Panot, head of the parliamentary group of La France Insoumise, condemned the Israeli law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, stating that hundreds are now at risk.
She also criticized Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, accusing him of celebrating the law’s passage.

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9. Poland arrests activists after targeting a factory in the Czech Republic

Polish prosecutors announced the arrest of Polish citizens accused of targeting a drone and optical manufacturing plant in the Czech Republic.
The fire caused damage to an industrial building, and the suspects reportedly admitted their actions, stating that the company was developing weapons for Israel.

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10. UN rapporteur warns against prisoner execution law

Alice Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on torture, expressed deep concern about the law, warning of its serious implications for human rights and international law.

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*International*

11. Activists urge the US Senate to stop arming Israel

During sessions of the US Congress, activists and civil representatives called on senators to halt arms shipments to Israel and end US involvement in ongoing conflicts.

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12. Video: disruption of Senator Cory Booker event

Pro-Palestinian activists in New York interrupted an event by Senator Cory Booker, accusing him of complicity in violence in Gaza and supporting policies related to Israel.

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13. 31 international organizations warn: the law is racist and requires urgent European action

Human rights organizations called on the European Union to take immediate action against the law, describing it as racist and dangerous to fundamental rights.

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14. International NGOs call for urgent EU measures

In a joint statement signed by 31 organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, NGOs expressed shock over the law and called for immediate measures, stating it could make the death penalty mandatory in the West Bank and apply only to Palestinians.