Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2411, Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

1. Rights Center: The ceasefire does not provide protection for civilians in Gaza

The Gaza Human Rights Center said that Israel has, over six months, carried out a systematic and continuous undermining of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, stripping it of its practical substance and turning it into a formal framework that does not provide protection for civilians nor guarantee the minimum requirements for life.
The center clarified that its field team documented the continued Israeli violations in a systematic manner, whether through direct military attacks and raids or through restrictive policies that exacerbate the humanitarian catastrophe in the Strip.

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**2. Occupation forces a Jerusalemite to demolish his home in Silwan**

A Jerusalemite citizen was forced to begin emptying his home near the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque in preparation for demolishing it himself, following a decision by Israeli occupation authorities, in order to avoid bearing the costs of forced demolition.
The Jerusalem Governorate reported that the citizen, Mohammed Khalaf Ouda, began evacuating his home located in the Al-Bustan neighborhood in the town of Silwan, south of Al-Aqsa Mosque, in implementation of a decision issued by the occupation municipality ordering its demolition.

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**3. Doctors Without Borders warns: Life is still being suffocated in Gaza despite the ceasefire**

Doctors Without Borders warned that the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has not ended the worsening humanitarian crisis, stressing that residents are still facing harsh living conditions and a severe shortage of basic needs months after the start of the truce.
The organization explained that the agreement to stop the fighting, despite its importance, came late after heavy human losses, noting that humanitarian, medical, and psychological needs in the Strip remain immense and require an urgent and comprehensive response.

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**4. 100,000 worshippers perform first Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa after 40 days of closure**

Around 100,000 worshippers performed prayers at the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque in the first Friday after the end of a closure that lasted 40 days imposed by the occupation under the pretext of “emergency.”
Thousands of Palestinians from Jerusalem and the occupied الداخل flocked to Al-Aqsa Mosque from the early hours of dawn, despite the restrictions and strict measures imposed by occupation forces at the entrances of the Old City and the mosque gates.
Simultaneously with the arrival of worshippers, occupation forces stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa in an attempt to harass them and obstruct their access, and also assaulted a young man at Bab al-Asbat (Lions’ Gate) while he was leaving the mosque after prayers.

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**5. #Video: Occupation arrests a child from inside his home in Nablus**

#Watch… Circulating footage documents the moment Israeli army soldiers arrest a child from his home in the town of Beit Furik, east of Nablus in the West Bank.

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### *European*

**6. #Video: A police officer covers the mouth of a pro-Palestine activist in Germany**

#Watch… A German police officer gags a protester while detaining her in Berlin, in an attempt to prevent her from chanting slogans in support of Palestine during protests against Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon.

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**7. Public rejection in Paris of a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners**

#Watch… A protest demonstration in the French capital, Paris, against an Israeli bill stipulating the imposition of the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners.

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**8. Arrest of musicians participating in pro-Palestine protests in Britain**

British police arrested musicians who took part in pro-Palestine protest activities in London while returning to their homes, under laws related to public order.
According to testimonies from within the movement, participants were part of peaceful protest activities, yet British police detained some of them after their participation.
Activists, on the other hand, reported that pro-Palestine protests are facing increasing restrictions and tightened security measures, raising wide debate about the limits of freedom of expression and protest in Britain.

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**9. Calls to expel Israeli actors from the Venice Festival**

More than 1,500 filmmakers and professionals in the cinema industry signed an open letter calling on the Venice Film Festival to withdraw invitations extended to actors Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler.
Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler are considered among the most prominent Israeli actors, and Gal Gadot had previously served in the occupation army and consistently stands alongside it and its wars in the region.

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**10. Activist pursues Scottish Prime Minister demanding a boycott of Israel**

A pro-Palestine activist pursued Scottish Prime Minister John Swinney during an election tour in the Western Isles and demanded that he take a firm stance toward Israel over its aggression against Gaza.
The activist added that the United Nations is incapable of taking any action, calling on people and governments to act urgently, and demanded banning American planes from landing in Scottish airports, praising measures taken by Ireland and Spain.

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**11. Netanyahu attacks Spain over its positions and excludes it from Gaza agreement monitoring center**

Netanyahu attacked Spain over its positions condemning what he described as defamation against Israeli soldiers, and issued a decision to exclude it from the Gaza agreement monitoring center.
He said: “Israel will not remain silent before those who attack us. Spain has defamed Israeli army soldiers.”
He added: “Therefore, I have issued instructions today to withdraw Spain’s representatives from the coordination center in Kiryat Gat (Gaza agreement monitoring center), after Spain repeatedly chose to stand against Israel.”

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### *International*

**12. Pakistani Defense Minister: Israel is evil and a curse on humanity**

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif launched a sharp attack on Israel, describing it as “evil and a curse on humanity.”
He said on platform X that “Israel kills innocent civilians, first in Gaza, then in Iran, and now in Lebanon,” adding that bloodshed continues “relentlessly.”
He continued: “I pray that those who created this cancerous state on Palestinian land to get rid of European Jews burn in hell.”

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**13. #Video: American actor Richard Gere describes Trump and Netanyahu as clowns**

American actor Richard Gere called for not believing what some leaders promote, such as Trump, Orbán, Netanyahu, and Putin, criticizing hate speech toward migrants and calling for a return to compassion and human coexistence.

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**14. #Video: Disruption of a lecture by a U.S. senator who voted to support Israel militarily**

Pro-Palestine activists disrupted a lecture by U.S. Senator from Colorado Michael Bennet, demanding his resignation in protest against his voting record in the Senate and his positions on a number of legislative and political issues.
An activist expressed objection to Bennet’s support for confirming Chris Wright and Doug Burgum in government positions, in addition to his vote in favor of military aid packages to Israel, considering that these positions do not reflect the public interest, and pointing to the influence of political lobbying groups and Super PAC funding on his decisions.

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**15. American journalist: “Israel is fascist and the whole world must isolate this rogue state”**

American journalist Abby Martin said that Israeli propaganda is no longer effective and that the world has begun to see it for what it truly is, and that Tel Aviv should be isolated internationally.
In an interview with “Double Down News” on YouTube, Martin described Israel as a “fascist” state.
She affirmed that Tel Aviv had relied on propaganda, but that this has now collapsed, adding: “The world sees Israel for what it truly is, and it cannot continue like this for long.”

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**16. South Korean president shares a video of Israeli soldiers throwing a Palestinian**

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung reposted a video on his account showing Israeli soldiers throwing the body of a Palestinian from the roof of a building in the occupied West Bank.
The video, which dates back to 2024, was accompanied by a comment from Myung calling for respect for humanitarian law under all circumstances, referring to killings in wartime without explicitly mentioning the ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinians.

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**17. Demonstration in Istanbul rejecting the death penalty law and condemning the aggression on Gaza**

Turkish activists and supporters of the Palestinian cause organized a demonstration in Istanbul in protest against the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners, and condemning the continued genocide in the Gaza Strip.
The event was organized at the invitation of the “Support Palestine” platform and began in Bağcılar Square on the European side of the city after Friday prayers, to express rejection of Israeli attacks on Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
Participants expressed their condemnation of the law approved by the Knesset, which stipulates the imposition of the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners, considering it a dangerous escalation and a violation of human rights.

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**18. Jordanian withdraws from Kickboxing World Cup semifinal refusing to face an Israeli**

Jordanian athlete Saeed Al-Ramhi announced his withdrawal from the semifinal of the Kickboxing World Cup held in Thailand, in the 63 kg category, despite being close to competing for the gold medal, refusing to face an Israeli athlete.
The decision came after a strong run in the tournament, during which he delivered a remarkable performance, before announcing his withdrawal for what he described as principled and national reasons.
His father, Ramzi Al-Ramhi, told media that the step reflects a moral commitment, noting that participating in such a match is unacceptable in light of what is happening in Gaza and the region.