Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2404, Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026

• 1. Freed prisoner Riyad Al-Amour, exiled to Egypt dies after illness.

Freed prisoner Riyad Al-Amour (56), from the town of Tuqu‘ in Bethlehem and exiled to Egypt, has died after suffering from illness and medical neglect during his detention in Israeli prisons.
Family sources reported that his health had recently deteriorated significantly. He was considered one of the أبرز prisoners subjected to systematic medical abuse over 23 years in Israeli prisons, until he was released in the “Flood of the Free” deal in October 2025.

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2.

Occupation escalates its crimes: arrests and abuse of civilians in the West Bank.

Israeli occupation forces continued their attacks on residents in the West Bank by raiding towns and villages, abusing civilians, and carrying out arrests.
In Hebron, forces stormed the town of Tafouh, stopped a vehicle carrying several young men, and brutally assaulted them in the street.
Footage shows the moment soldiers abused three young men after forcing them out of their vehicle and throwing them to the ground.

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3.

1,385 violations by occupation forces and settlers in one week in the West Bank.

The Palestine Information Center “Mu‘ta” recorded a significant rise in violations committed by Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank, totaling 1,385 violations between March 27 and April 2, 2026.
According to the report, these violations resulted in the killing of 6 Palestinians and the injury of 49 others, in addition to 164 cases of arrest and detention.

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4.

Al-Quds International condemns closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre: a serious violation of freedom of worship.

The Al-Quds International Foundation condemned the continued closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem since February 28, 2026, considering it a blatant violation of freedom of worship and an attempt to impose a new reality threatening the city’s religious diversity.
It stated that Israeli authorities continue to prevent Christians from performing their religious rituals inside the church, especially during the Easter period, under the pretext of “public safety.”

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5.

Serious health warnings in Gaza: spread of rodents threatens outbreaks amid environmental collapse.

Palestinian Health Minister Majed Abu Ramadan warned of rising health risks facing residents of the Gaza Strip due to the widespread presence of rodents, amid severe environmental deterioration and the accumulation of debris and untreated waste.
The ministry confirmed that current conditions are highly conducive to the spread of rats and mice, increasing the likelihood of serious disease outbreaks.
Transmission can occur through direct bites or indirectly via urine, feces, and parasites such as fleas and ticks.

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6.

Injuries after occupation targets police post in northern Gaza.

Seven civilians were injured after Israeli forces targeted a police post in northern Gaza.
Local sources said a drone struck a gathering of civilians near Abu Sharkh roundabout in Jabalia.
Violations of the ceasefire agreement in effect since October 10, 2025 continue, with 713 Palestinians killed and 1,940 injured, according to the Ministry of Health.

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Video: Police dog attacks a worshipper inside a mosque in the West Bank.

Shocking footage shows Israeli forces releasing a police dog on a worshipper during a dawn raid on the Imam Al-Shafi‘i Mosque in the town of Tarqumiya, west of Hebron.

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8.

Director of Al-Shifa Hospital: “We lost people who could have been saved.”

The director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, warned of a severe health crisis in Gaza, with a sharp shortage of medicines and rising deaths, amid fears of hospital collapse.

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**Europe**

9.

Protest in Rotterdam against Israeli death penalty law.

Hundreds of demonstrators protested in Rotterdam against a law passed by the Israeli Knesset allowing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, raising Palestinian flags and chanting slogans.

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10.

Calls to sign petition against the “Yadan” law.

The Palestine Network in Europe renewed calls to mobilize against the proposed “Yadan” law in France, which criminalizes pro-Palestinian voices.
The campaign stated that 100,000 people have already signed the petition, aiming to reach 500,000 signatures to submit it to the French Parliament.
The bill seeks to expand the definition of “hate speech” by linking certain criticism of Israel to antisemitism, posing a threat to freedom of expression.

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11.

German authorities cancel pro-Palestine protest.

The German city of Weimar announced the cancellation of a pro-Palestine event scheduled for April 12 following a widespread campaign against it.
The organization “Kufiyah in Buchenwald” said it would challenge the ban in court.

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12.

Protest in London in support of Palestinian prisoners.

Activists organized a demonstration in front of 10 Downing Street opposing the Israeli death penalty law.
During the protest, participants staged a dramatic reenactment depicting the conditions faced by Palestinian prisoners.

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13.

Closure of L3Harris factory in the UK.

Pro-Palestine activists completely shut down a factory belonging to L3Harris Technologies in Brighton, halting operations.
The company supplies military technology to Israel, including components for F-35 aircraft.

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14.

Legal pressure forces Italy to inspect steel shipment.

The European Legal Support Center announced that Italian authorities began inspecting ships belonging to MSC, suspected of being linked to a military supply chain.

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15.

Trial of French MEP Rima Hassan in Paris.

Franco-Palestinian Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan was released after detention, with a court hearing scheduled for July, facing charges related to “glorifying terrorism” online.

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**International**

16.

Pro-Palestine activists confront Chevron officials in Texas.

In Houston, activists confronted Chevron officials during a business meeting, citing the company’s role in global human rights violations.

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17.

Palestinian-American activist reveals interrogation over Gaza posts.

A Palestinian-American activist said he has been repeatedly interrogated by the Secret Service since 2024 بسبب his social media posts criticizing the war in Gaza and the U.S. government’s role.

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18.

Students occupy University of Malaya building in Malaysia.

Pro-Palestine activists occupied a building at the University of Malaya, demanding the severing of ties with Israel.
Police reportedly arrested several students following the action.