Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2433, Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

1. Killing of a child and injuries in Israeli shelling west of Gaza

A child was killed and others were injured, some in critical condition, in Israeli shelling in the Al-Nasr neighborhood west of Gaza City. Local sources reported that the body of a child martyr and several injured people arrived at Al-Shifa Hospital after an Israeli strike targeting the vicinity of Bahloul station in the Al-Nasr neighborhood, west of Gaza City.

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2. Shocking testimonies about the suffering of Dr. Abu Safiya in occupation prisons

When the released prisoner Ahmad Qadas saw Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya inside the prison, he did not recognize him immediately; where was that exhausted body and faint voice compared to the man whose presence used to fill the place, who appeared on local and international television screens and whose charisma resembled that of statesmen?
A shocking contrast that summarizes what Israeli occupation torture can do to men’s bodies: it does not only change them but goes further toward “assassinating identity” and erasing features. The occupation army arrested Dr. Abu Safiya on December 27, 2024, when it stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.

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3. Sheikh Ikrima Sabri warns of dangerous escalation at Al-Aqsa and calls for steadfast presence

Sheikh Ikrima Sabri, preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, warned of escalating Israeli violations and settler actions against the mosque, affirming that repeated incursions, the display of flags on its walls, and attempts to impose new realities constitute unacceptable aggression within a systematic Judaization plan. The head of the Islamic Authority in Jerusalem stated that these violations are directly supported by the current Israeli government, some of whose members incite religious hatred and call for the demolition of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

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4. Palestinian photographer Saher Al-Gharra wins the Pulitzer Prize

Palestinian photojournalist Saher Al-Gharra won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in the breaking news photography category, in recognition of his work documenting the human and material cost of the Israeli war of extermination in Gaza, amid Israel’s continued ban on international journalists entering. He played a central role by capturing human scenes from the war on Gaza continuously since October 7, 2023, which formed the core of the work that won the award.

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5. Gaza’s wounded demand travel for treatment

Dozens of wounded people and their families held a solidarity protest in Palestine Square east of Gaza City under the slogan “I have the right to be treated,” demanding permission to travel abroad for medical treatment amid continued closure of crossings.
Participants raised banners stating that treatment is a right, including: “Save our wounded,” “Help us continue treatment,” and “Open the crossings.”

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6. Settler storms school in Silat al-Dhahr and chases students with a weapon

An Israeli settler stormed the yard of a school in Silat al-Dhahr, south of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, driving his vehicle and chasing students while brandishing a weapon, causing panic among them. Witnesses said he suddenly entered the schoolyard and forced students to flee in fear.

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7. Occupation controls 70% of Gaza through the “orange line”

Samir Zaqout, deputy director of the Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights, warned that what is happening in Gaza is a strategic deception aimed at presenting the genocide in a less intense but more sustained form. He said control over Gaza has expanded from 50% to more than 70% of the territory, describing it as a step toward forced displacement and long-term occupation.

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8. Ministers and Knesset members incite storming Al-Aqsa

Israeli ministers and Knesset members, along with settler groups, called for storming Al-Aqsa Mosque on May 15, marking the anniversary of the occupation of Jerusalem. Thirteen Knesset members, including three ministers, called for opening the mosque to Jewish worshippers, according to Israeli media.

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9. Three injured in settler attack in Masafer Yatta

Three Palestinians were injured after an attack by settlers in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The Red Crescent said its teams treated the injured and transferred them to hospital.

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10. Smotrich dances at the Ibrahimi Mosque

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was seen dancing with settlers in the courtyard of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron during celebrations of what they call the “Torch Festival.”

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*European*

11. Protest in the Netherlands in solidarity with the Resilience Flotilla

Activists held a protest in front of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague in solidarity with activists detained by Israeli authorities. They demanded their immediate release as they continue a hunger strike for the sixth day.

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12. Threats against flotilla activists

Two activists continue their hunger strike after being detained from international waters. Human rights organizations reported they are facing threats of execution and life imprisonment, along with harsh conditions including sleep deprivation and isolation.

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13. Massive protest in Berlin for Palestine

A large demonstration took place in Berlin where protesters called for Palestinian freedom and an end to the war in Gaza.

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14. Australian mothers call for release of flotilla activists

A group of Australian mothers and grandmothers called on a federal MP to act for the release of Australian citizens detained after participating in a humanitarian mission to Gaza.

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15. Amsterdam monument painted red in protest of Gaza war

Activists painted a monument in Amsterdam’s Dam Square with red paint ahead of World War II remembrance ceremonies, in protest of the war in Gaza and the silence surrounding it.

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16. Artists demand Israel’s exclusion from Venice Biennale

Hundreds of artists called for Israel to be excluded from the Venice Biennale, accusing the event of complicity in the destruction of Palestinian cultural and human life.

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*International*

17. New York students vote to defund Hillel organization

Students at The New School in New York voted to suspend funding for the Hillel organization due to its alleged support for Israeli occupation activities.

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18. Campaign to cancel Uzbek singer’s concert in New York

Organizations launched a campaign to cancel a concert in Brooklyn by Uzbek singer Yulduz Usmanova due to her pro-Palestinian statements and calls for boycott.

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19. Testimony of activist on flotilla attack

A Turkish-German activist described being assaulted and arrested by Israeli forces during participation in a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza.

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20. New York Times report on settler violence

A New York Times investigation documented a rise in violent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank amid reduced international attention.

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21. Euro-Med warns of arbitrary proceedings against activists

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor warned that detained international activists are being subjected to arbitrary legal procedures after being intercepted at sea during a humanitarian mission to Gaza.

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22. UNRWA warns of disease spread in Gaza

The UN agency UNRWA warned of a worsening health crisis in Gaza, with skin diseases spreading rapidly due to overcrowding, heat, and lack of clean water, especially among children.