Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2428, Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026

1.5 martyrs and 7 injured arrived at Gaza hospitals in 24 hours.

The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that 5 martyrs, including one body recovered, as well as 7 injured individuals, arrived at hospitals in the Gaza Strip. The ministry stated in a report that several victims are still under the rubble and in the streets, with ambulance and civil defense teams unable to reach them so far.

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2.One martyr and injuries from occupation gunfire in Hebron.

The young man Ibrahim Al-Khayyat was martyred, succumbing to wounds caused by gunfire from Israeli occupation forces during their incursion into the city of Hebron, south of the West Bank. According to local sources, Al-Khayyat had previously been wounded by live bullets in the Al-Hawouz area, near the Islamic Charitable Society building, during a large-scale incursion carried out by occupation forces with numerous military vehicles. The operation included closing the main road and forcing shop owners to shut their stores, accompanied by heavy live fire and toxic tear gas.

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3.Human rights center: the occupation uses rodents as a systematic weapon against civilians in Gaza.

The Gaza Human Rights Center expressed deep concern over the unprecedented environmental and health deterioration in the Gaza Strip. The situation has reached catastrophic levels threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands of displaced people and residents, due to the consequences of military aggression and the ongoing Israeli blockade. The center reported that its field team observed a massive spread of rodents (rats and mice) and harmful insects, alongside the continued strict blockade and the ban on the entry of essential supplies to combat these pests.

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4.Incursions, arrests, and injuries from occupation gunfire in the West Bank.

Various areas of the West Bank witnessed a series of incursions, arrests, and assaults carried out by Israeli occupation forces, resulting in injuries and the detention of several citizens. In Hebron, occupation forces detained several Palestinians, including a young girl, in the “Maghayir Al-‘Abid” area in Masafer Yatta, where they were mistreated. They also seized a house in the Jabal Johar area and turned it into a military barracks after bringing in furniture and raising the occupation’s flag.

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5.Nael Barghouti calls on world parliaments to boycott occupation lawmakers who approved prisoner executions.

Freed prisoner and leader Nael Barghouti called on parliaments around the world to boycott members of the occupation’s Knesset who approved the law on executing Palestinian prisoners. In a speech before members of the Brazilian parliament and activists supporting the Palestinian cause, Barghouti recalled the suffering of prisoners in occupation prisons, as well as the systematic torture and physical and psychological elimination they endure. He stated that the law on executing prisoners adopted by the Knesset reflects a level of sadism dominating the mentality of the fascist entity.

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6.Prisoners’ Club: extending Dr. Abu Safiya’s detention is a complex crime that entrenches genocide.

The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club condemned the occupation court’s decision to extend the arbitrary detention of Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, stating that it “entrenches the policy of detention outside the legal framework against hundreds of Gaza citizens arbitrarily detained since the beginning of the genocide crime.” The club confirmed that “the continued detention of Abu Safiya, arrested since December 2024, constitutes a serious crime under international law and lies at the heart of the crime of genocide, in the context of an unprecedented and systematic targeting of medical personnel and health infrastructure.”

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7.The occupation approves construction of 126 settlement units in “Sanur”.

Occupation authorities approved the construction of 126 settlement units in the settlement of “Sanur,” built on lands belonging to the Jenin governorate in the northern occupied West Bank. Israeli Channel 12 stated: “Twenty years after the evacuation, a plan to build 126 permanent homes in Sanur has been approved.”

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8.Increasing violations against female detainees: deprivation of hijab and prayer clothes and harsh detention conditions.

Prisoner media reported that Israeli occupation authorities continue escalating violations against Palestinian female prisoners by depriving them of hijabs and sufficient prayer clothing, forcing them to share under humiliating conditions. The detainees also suffer from a severe shortage of clothing and basic supplies, amid strict restrictions on daily life in prison, where the daily “break” is limited to one hour, also used for washing and cleaning.

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9.A surveillance camera documents a horrific crime by the occupation in Gaza.

They all became martyrs… A surveillance camera shows the moment Israeli occupation forces targeted, a few days ago, a group of Palestinian civilians near the Bahloul intersection in the Al-Nasr neighborhood, west of Gaza City.

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**European**

10.European MPs protest to demand suspension of the association agreement with Israel.

Members of the Socialists and Democrats group, the second-largest political bloc in the European Parliament, staged a protest inside Parliament calling for the suspension of the association agreement between the European Union and Israel. During plenary sessions held in Strasbourg, MPs raised signs reading: “The Council must suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.”

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11.The European Union pursues Meta: accusations of failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.

EU regulators stated that Facebook and Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms, are accused of violating EU tech rules and must do more to prevent children under 13 from using these social networks. These accusations fall under the Digital Services Act, following a two-year investigation by the European Commission.

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12.The flotilla to break the Gaza blockade approaches the Mediterranean, and Israel prepares to intercept it.

Attention is turning to the eastern Mediterranean as the “Global Resilience Flotilla” approaches the waters surrounding the Gaza Strip, in a move with political dimensions beyond its humanitarian aspect, once again testing Israeli blockade policy, as indications show that Tel Aviv is preparing to intercept the ships and prevent them from reaching the territory.

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13.Blocking discussion on “execution of prisoners” in the European Parliament.

The European People’s Party voted against a parliamentary request to discuss the consequences of the recently adopted law on executing prisoners, preventing a session dedicated to examining the human cost and Israeli violations. The Socialists and Democrats group criticized this position at a conference in Strasbourg, stating that the party has become hostage to the far right, and announced continued efforts to suspend the association agreement and impose a comprehensive arms embargo.

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14.An activist confronts the occupation ambassador in Germany, accusing him of killing Palestinian children.

A pro-Palestinian activist interrupted the speech of the occupation’s ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, during an event in Leipzig. She confronted him with direct accusations regarding the daily killing of Palestinian children, in an attempt to challenge the Israeli narrative in German forums and expose complicity in the genocide war. This confrontation reflects growing public anger in German cities against occupation representatives, despite attempts to restrict solidarity activities with Palestine through security and legal measures.

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15.Palestinian welcome for Eurovision boycott by Irish and Slovenian broadcasters.

The Palestinian Media Forum welcomed the decision of international broadcasting institutions to boycott the Eurovision 2026 contest, rejecting attempts to use art to whitewash the genocide war in Gaza. The forum also praised the moral stance of the Irish national broadcaster, which decided not to air the contest, as well as the Slovenian broadcaster’s initiative to replace the program with special coverage and documentaries highlighting the reality in Palestine.

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16.Belgium intercepts military shipments destined for the occupation via UPS.

Regional authorities in Belgium ordered the inspection of a shipment belonging to the international company UPS, leading to the seizure of two packages containing military equipment en route to the occupation entity, including spare parts for military vehicles or technologies related to the defense industry. This legal measure comes in response to strong pressure from Belgian civil society organizations, as the law prohibits the transfer of military equipment to an occupation and apartheid regime, particularly in the context of the ongoing genocide war in Gaza.

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**International**

17.Duke University reinstates “Students for Justice in Palestine” after arbitrary suspension.

Duke University reinstated the chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, reversing last month’s decision to suspend its activities and freeze its funding under the pretext of “antisemitism.” The decision followed an investigation by the Office of Institutional Equity, which concluded that a post by the organization— inspired by a historical 1970 illustration from the Black Panther Party criticizing imperialism and Zionism—did not violate university policies or create a hostile environment.

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18.Filing of an official complaint against Victoria police for bias in favor of the occupation.

Organizers of weekly protests in the city of Victoria announced the filing of an official complaint with the police complaints commissioner’s office, protesting its policies toward pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The complaint concerns the police’s sudden decision in early April to stop providing traffic safety for demonstrations after 126 consecutive weeks, amid accusations of links between security officials and Zionist organizations such as the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.

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19.Residents expel Israeli tourists in Peru.

“You have no place among us”… Residents of the city of Cusco, Peru, expelled a group of Israeli tourists after describing them as war criminals and child killers.

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20.President of the Asian Football Confederation affirms support for Palestinian rights guaranteed by international regulations.

The president of the Asian Football Confederation, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, reaffirmed the support of the Asian football community for the Palestinian federation, asserting its legitimate right to host matches on Palestinian territory without obstruction. This statement was made during the 36th AFC Congress in 2026, held in Vancouver, Canada, in the presence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, continental confederation heads, and representatives of Asian national federations.