Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2429, Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

1. 4 martyrs killed by occupation fire in Gaza… recovery of a fifth body in Khan Younis

The occupation army continues, for the 203rd consecutive day, to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, following two years of war on the territory. Three Palestinians were killed and another seriously injured in an Israeli strike on Salah al-Din Street in the central Gaza Strip.
This morning, a citizen died from wounds sustained by occupation fire, while the body of another martyr was recovered in Khan Younis, amid ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire.

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2. Release of journalist Ali al-Samoudi after a year of detention

Israeli occupation authorities released journalist Ali al-Samoudi after a year in administrative detention.
In his first appearance after release, al-Samoudi appeared in poor health, thin and exhausted, reflecting the harsh detention conditions he endured. He explained that he left the Negev prison weighing no more than 60 kg, after weighing 120 kg upon entry, due to the difficult living conditions in prison.

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3. Oxygen shortage threatens Gaza hospitals… destruction of facilities and ban on maintenance signal disaster

The healthcare system in the Gaza Strip faces the risk of a severe oxygen supply crisis, due to the destruction of most production facilities and the ban on importing spare parts, threatening patients’ lives, especially in intensive care units and neonatal incubators.
The extent of deterioration in healthcare infrastructure is evident at the main oxygen station in northern Gaza, which was assembled from parts of other stations destroyed by the occupation since the beginning of the war, in an attempt to maintain minimal vital supplies.

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4. Deputy Minister of Economy: Gaza suffers a deficit of 170,000 loaves of bread daily

The Deputy Minister of Economy in Gaza, Hassan Abu Riala, confirmed that the territory is experiencing a major bread crisis, stating that the daily deficit reaches 170,000 loaves.
During a meeting with a delegation of local leaders in Gaza Governorate, he said: “We need 300,000 loaves daily; 130,000 are provided and distributed, leaving a deficit of 170,000.”

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5. Injuries, arrests, and expulsions… occupation forces continue violations in Jerusalem

Israeli occupation forces continued their violations in occupied Jerusalem, including assaults on civilians, arrests, expulsion measures, raids accompanied by fines and closures, as well as attacks carried out by settler groups.
According to a statement from the Jerusalem Governorate, occupation forces assaulted the young man Mohammad al-Arabi in Shuafat camp northeast of the city, causing facial injuries as he tried to protect his disabled brother Mehdi, who was detained for about 15 minutes and assaulted before being released.

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6. #Video… assaults aimed at stealing Palestinian sheep in the West Bank

#Watch… to cover up sheep theft, occupation forces assault and arrest several Palestinians in the “Mghaïr al-‘Abid” area of Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank.

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*European*

7. British police arrest supporters of Palestine movement activists

British police arrested several peaceful protesters outside Woolwich Crown Court in London yesterday for breaching a restrictive order, as they held a silent vigil in solidarity with Palestine movement activists.
Protesters held signs reminding jurors of their absolute legal right to acquit defendants according to their conscience. These arrests come amid attempts by the British government to secure convictions against protesters.

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8. Blocking the entrance of a weapons factory in Berlin to disrupt arms exports to the occupation

Eight volunteers from the “Pacifists Against Genocide” movement blocked the entrance to the Rheinmetall weapons factory in the Wedding district of Berlin to disrupt the production and export of weapons to the occupation system.
Activists displayed images documenting destruction in Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran, along with a banner reading “No profit from genocide.” The movement stated that the company and the German government are directly complicit by supplying heavy munitions.

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9. #Video… message from the Resilience Flotilla activists moments before the attack

Activists from the Global Resilience Flotilla affirmed their determination to continue their mission to break the blockade on Gaza, despite attacks and acts of piracy carried out by occupation naval forces against their ships in the Mediterranean Sea.
In a brief message, organizers said the occupation’s message of threat is clear, but their determination is stronger, stressing their commitment to continue sailing to deliver aid and hope to Gaza under the watch of the world.

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10. Demonstration in Madrid calling for a sports boycott of Israel during a basketball tournament

About 150 people protested outside the Movistar Arena in Madrid, calling for comprehensive sanctions against the occupation system and its boycott across all sectors.
The protest, organized before a EuroLeague quarterfinal game between Real Madrid and Israeli team Hapoel Tel Aviv, lasted about an hour and fifteen minutes.
Protesters raised Palestinian flags and chanted slogans demanding the closure of the Israeli embassy in Spain, rejecting the use of sports to “whitewash” ongoing crimes.

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11. Protest in Belgrade calls for Serbia to withdraw from Eurovision

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Serbian public broadcaster headquarters to demand their country’s immediate withdrawal from the Eurovision contest scheduled in Vienna, in protest against Israel’s participation.
Participants held signs reading “Freedom for Palestine” and called for a comprehensive boycott.

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12. Calls for London municipality to cut ties with Palantir over alleged involvement in genocide

The Palestine solidarity campaign in the UK called on Mayor Sadiq Khan to immediately cancel contracts between the Metropolitan Police and the American company Palantir and prevent future agreements.
Palantir faces accusations of providing AI systems to the Israeli military that helped accelerate bombing operations and target selection in Gaza.

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*International*

13. Francesca: how is Israel allowed to attack ships in international waters

UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, condemned Israeli piracy against ships of the “Global Resilience Flotilla” in international waters, asking: “How is Israel allowed to attack and detain ships in international waters near Greece and Europe?”
She added that this should be “a shock to Europe,” stating that Israel practices racist policies and that its leaders are “involved in genocide.”

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14. U.S. university pursues professors over support for Palestine

The University of California, San Diego is moving toward disciplinary measures against two professors over their participation in a pro-Palestine sit-in, drawing widespread criticism.
According to a 2024 official document, participants were accused of “violent behavior,” a claim challenged by activists.
One professor, P.T. Werner, faces possible suspension for up to two years without pay.

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15. International Committee to Break the Siege: flotilla subjected to Israeli piracy and over 180 activists detained

Youssef Ajissa, head of the International Committee to Break the Siege on Gaza, said the “Global Resilience Flotilla” was intercepted in international waters about 500 miles from Gaza.
He stated that more than 180 activists were detained and transferred to Ashdod port, while the flotilla includes over 1,000 participants and carries humanitarian aid.

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16. International bodies call for opening Gaza to journalists amid ongoing violations

Leaders of major global media organizations called on Israel to lift the ban on foreign journalists entering Gaza.
They stressed that on-the-ground presence allows verification of accounts and direct reporting of events as they occur.

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17. Lawyer before the ICC: Israeli piracy against the flotilla is a war crime

Lawyer Eli Hatem described the interception of the flotilla as “a new stage in a systematic policy of enforced isolation,” warning that it constitutes a violation of international law and freedom of navigation.

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18. #Video… Ben Gvir admits Israel knows what it is doing to Palestinian prisoners

What Ben Gvir published is an explicit admission: Israel knows what it is doing, boasts about it, and mocks it.
This content aims to redefine crime as legitimate policy. Ben Gvir does not deny the accusations but presents them as proof of strength.