Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2415, Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

1. 5 killed in Israeli shelling and gunfire in Gaza

For the 187th consecutive day, the Israeli army continues to violate the ceasefire and de-escalation agreement that came into effect on October 11, 2025, in the Gaza Strip, amid ongoing shelling, gunfire, and demolition of civilian homes, alongside tightened military restrictions on the enclave’s crossings.
Four civilians, including a child and a police officer, were killed after Israeli forces targeted a police vehicle in Gaza City.
The Ministry of Interior confirmed the death of a police officer and three civilians, including a child, and the injury of nine others—both police personnel and passersby, some critically—after Israeli aircraft struck a police vehicle belonging to the Al-Tuffah and Al-Daraj police station during a routine mission this afternoon.

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**2. Gaza municipalities warn of service and environmental collapse due to blockade and fuel ban**

Municipalities in the Gaza Strip warned of an imminent collapse of basic services due to the ongoing blockade and Israel’s prevention of fuel, heavy equipment, and spare parts from entering, worsening health and environmental crises and threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands of residents.
Yahya Al-Sarraj, head of the Gaza Municipalities Union, said the region is experiencing suffocating conditions due to restrictions on essential supplies, noting that only very limited amounts of food are allowed in, without the fuel and equipment needed to operate water wells and electricity generators.

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**3. Human rights center calls on the Pope to visit Gaza and witness the humanitarian tragedy**

The Gaza Center for Human Rights issued a humanitarian and moral appeal to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, urging him to visit the Gaza Strip as soon as possible and witness firsthand the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe affecting more than two million people, including members of the Christian community who have shared in the suffering due to what it described as genocide carried out by Israel.

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**4. Prisoner institutions: rise in administrative detention and increasing numbers of sick prisoners and deaths**

Palestinian prisoner institutions revealed that the number of Palestinian and Arab detainees in Israeli prisons has exceeded 9,600 as of early April 2026, amid escalating detention policies, particularly administrative detention.
In a joint statement, the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, the Palestinian Prisoners Club, and Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association said there are 86 female prisoners, including two detained before the outbreak of the war, as well as 25 held under administrative detention.

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**5. Sarhan: Evidence of genocide in Gaza is mounting and international accountability is progressing despite political obstacles**

As the consequences of the Israeli offensive on Gaza continue since October 7, 2023, and evidence of serious crimes against civilians increases, Palestinian human rights organizations are intensifying efforts to document violations and pursue accountability internationally.
In this interview, Jamil Sarhan, deputy head of the Independent Commission for Human Rights, explains the legal basis for describing the events, the role of human rights institutions in accountability processes, and the political and legal challenges hindering justice.

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**6. Civil Defense warns of risk of humanitarian and relief service shutdown due to fuel and spare parts crisis**

The spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense, Major Mahmoud Basal, warned of a complete halt of humanitarian and relief services due to the continued ban on fuel, oils, and spare parts needed to operate vehicles and equipment.
He stressed that the crisis affects all service sectors, especially hospitals that rely on generators, which require maintenance and oil that are currently unavailable.

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**7. Settlers cut water lines and bulldoze farmland in Jericho and Bethlehem**

Settlers cut water pipelines near the Ein Al-Auja spring north of Jericho in the occupied West Bank.
Hassan Mleihat, general supervisor of the Al-Baydar Organization for Bedouin Rights Defense, said the act disrupted water supply to agricultural and grazing lands, negatively impacting irrigation and livestock farming.

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**8. (Video) Israeli forces abuse youths during arrest in the West Bank**

A circulating video shows Israeli forces abusing Palestinian youths—blindfolded and held at gunpoint—during their arrest in the town of Bal’a in Tulkarm.

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**9. (Video) Israeli forces fire tear gas at schoolchildren in Masafer Yatta**

Israeli forces fired tear gas at Palestinian children on their way to school in the village of Umm al-Khair in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.

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**Europe**

**10. (Video) Child leads “Freedom for Palestine” chant in Germany**

A child led chants of “Freedom for Palestine” during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in the city of Hanover, Germany.

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**11. Spanish Prime Minister: “Israel” is the only country violating international law in the Middle East**

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said that Israel is the only country violating international legitimacy in the Middle East.
During his visit to China, he affirmed that Spain will continue to stand on what it considers the right side of history, adding that international law is being undermined and those who speak out are being threatened.

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**12. Amnesty International warns of French bill that could criminalize support for Palestinians**

Amnesty International warned about a French draft law aimed at penalizing “anti-Zionism,” stating it could criminalize support for Palestinians.
The organization noted that MP Caroline Yadan plans to present the bill on April 16, warning it could lead to serious abuses.

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**13. Italian government announces suspension of military cooperation agreement with Israel**

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of the defense cooperation agreement with Israel, including military equipment exchange and technological research.
She stated the decision was due to the current situation, following diplomatic tensions after remarks by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemning Israeli attacks on civilians in Lebanon.

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**14. Leaked German trade union document targets pro-Palestine activism**

Pro-Palestine unionists revealed a leaked internal document from the German Trade Union in Leipzig outlining strategies to deal with pro-Palestine groups during upcoming May Day demonstrations.

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**15. (Video) Vietnamese café refuses to serve supporters of the occupation**

A Vietnamese café announced its solidarity with Palestine by refusing to serve supporters of the Israeli occupation under the slogan “Palestine will be free.”
It also pledged to donate 100% of its profits to Palestinian families.

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**16. Amsterdam commemorates child and journalist victims in Gaza**

A solidarity event was held in Amsterdam featuring thousands of children’s shoes symbolizing the scale of the killings, along with photos and names of journalists killed while covering the conflict.

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**17. (Video) Activist confronts Steve Paikin over propaganda trip**

Canadian journalist Steve Paikin was confronted over participation in a trip organized by the Israeli embassy, accused of compromising journalistic integrity. He declined to answer publicly.

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**International**

**18. (Video) Arrests during protests against arming Israel in New York**

New York police detained around 100 protesters after a sit-in outside the offices of Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand in Manhattan, calling to halt U.S. arms sales to Israel.

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**19. More than 90 arrested in New York protest against support for Israel**

Police arrested over 90 people during a protest organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, which included about 200 demonstrators blocking a main street in Manhattan. Among those detained was whistleblower Chelsea Manning.

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**20. Albanese: U.S. sanctions are “civil death” and an attempt to silence documentation of Gaza**

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said U.S. sanctions against her amounted to “civil death” and placed her alongside criminals, criticizing the lack of due process.
Her remarks came in an interview discussing her March 2024 report titled “Anatomy of a Genocide” on Gaza.