Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2464, Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

1. 13 killed and dozens injured as Israeli attacks on Gaza resume

Thirteen Palestinians were killed and others injured in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces continue to violate the ceasefire.

Local sources reported that four people were killed and at least five injured in an Israeli strike targeting a civilian vehicle near Al-Buraq School in the vicinity of Al-Lababidi Street, in the Al-Nasr neighborhood west of Gaza City.

Hours later, local sources reported the arrival of nine fatalities and at least seventeen injured individuals at the Kuwait Specialized Field Hospital following an Israeli strike on a police patrol near Al-Nas Junction in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.

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### 2. Settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque and perform provocative rituals under Israeli police protection

Dozens of extremist settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound through the Moroccan Gate under heavy protection from Israeli police.

The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem reported that 123 settlers participated in the incursions and toured the mosque courtyards during the visits.

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### 3. Israeli court sentences Jerusalem journalist Bayan Al-Jaaba to 20 months in prison and a fine

An Israeli court sentenced Jerusalem-based journalist Bayan Al-Jaaba to 20 months in prison, in addition to a suspended six-month sentence for a period of three years and a fine of 5,000 shekels.

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### 4. Israeli forces arrest nine Palestinians, including an academic, during West Bank raids

Israeli forces arrested nine Palestinians in separate raids across various areas of the West Bank, including an academic, after storming and searching their homes.

In Hebron, Israeli forces arrested political analyst and head of the Political Science Department at Hebron University, Dr. Bilal Al-Shobaki, after reportedly assaulting him. His father and mother were also arrested in the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron.

In Bethlehem, Israeli forces arrested Hamza Hani Abiyat from the town of Doha, west of Bethlehem.

In eastern Ramallah, Israeli forces raided the village of Kafr Malik and arrested three young men after searching their homes.

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### 5. Palestinian Health Ministry: Israel failing to uphold commitment to facilitate travel for Gaza patients

The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated that Israel’s failure to honor its commitments regarding the movement of patients and wounded individuals through the Rafah crossing has worsened their health conditions amid increasing restrictions and obstacles to medical travel outside the Gaza Strip.

The ministry said that only 840 patients had been allowed to travel since the ceasefire came into effect on October 6, 2025, a limited number compared to the scale of accumulated medical needs.

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### 6. Settlers enter areas near residents’ homes east of Al-Mughayyir village under military protection

Groups of settlers entered areas surrounding residents’ homes in the eastern part of Al-Mughayyir village, east of Ramallah, under the protection of Israeli forces.

Local sources said the settlers entered the area with their cattle and approached residents’ homes, creating tensions among local inhabitants.

The incursion led to clashes between residents and settlers, while Israeli forces reportedly protected the settlers and assaulted local residents, contributing to further escalation in the area.

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### 7. Video: Drones open fire on displaced persons’ tents in Gaza

Footage reportedly shows drones firing toward residents, their homes, and tents sheltering displaced people.

Israeli military vehicles and drones reportedly opened heavy fire on the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood east of Gaza City.

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### 8. Video: Israeli violence against Palestinians in the West Bank

Footage documents what is described as a violent assault carried out by Israeli soldiers and settlers against Palestinians in the town of Huwara, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank.

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# *Europe*

### 9. Video: Slovenian president announces raising the Palestinian flag at the presidential palace

Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar announced that the Palestinian flag would be raised on the façade of the presidential palace for one week in solidarity with the Palestinian people and in protest against Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip.

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### 10. Spanish prime minister attends music festival supporting Palestine

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez attended the Primavera Sound music festival in Barcelona, an event known in recent years for expressing support for Palestine amid the war in Gaza.

Sánchez shared videos on Instagram from the festival’s final day. This year’s event featured slogans such as “Break the Silence on Gaza” and “No to War,” while reportedly excluding Israeli participation among sponsors and performers.

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### 11. Adalah calls for criminal investigation into German journalist’s allegations of sexual abuse in Israeli prisons

The Adalah Legal Center submitted a complaint to Israeli judicial and prison authorities demanding an immediate criminal investigation into testimony given by German journalist Anna Liedtke, who was detained after participating in a flotilla seeking to break the blockade on Gaza last year.

According to the complaint, she reported being subjected to degrading searches, physical violence, and threats of rape during her detention before allegedly experiencing sexual assault by prison guards.

The center also stated that it had received similar testimonies from other activists who participated in the same flotilla, raising concerns about a recurring pattern of sexual violence against detainees.

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### 12. Demonstrations in Stockholm, Manchester, Milan, and Berlin in support of Palestine

In Stockholm, Sweden, a demonstration was organized in support of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons and in solidarity with Gaza.

In Manchester, supporters joined a march following a documentary screening commemorating the 1967 Naksa, reaffirming their opposition to occupation, settlement expansion, and the blockade of Gaza.

In Milan, a sit-in took place outside the central railway station to mark the 59th anniversary of the Naksa, recalling the consequences of the occupation of East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip.

In Berlin, demonstrators chanted slogans supporting Palestine and Gaza while calling for an end to the war and protection of civilians, as part of ongoing European grassroots mobilization against the offensive in Gaza.

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### 13. Video: Palestinian flag raised on a tank at a weapons exhibition in Germany

Pro-Palestinian activists entered a weapons exhibition organized by the German military in the city of Unna to protest what they described as Berlin’s military support for Israel.

Protesters climbed onto a tank manufactured by Rheinmetall, displayed as part of Armed Forces Day events, raised a Palestinian flag on it, and poured red paint symbolizing the blood of victims of the war in Gaza.

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### 14. Berlin rallies in support of Palestine and Lebanon on the anniversary of the Naksa

Hundreds participated in a solidarity protest in Germany condemning Israeli actions in Lebanon and Palestine. The event included moments of silence in memory of those who had lost their lives.

Protesters also commemorated the 59th anniversary of the Naksa, the term used by Palestinians and Arabs to describe the Six-Day War of June 1967, during which Israel launched attacks against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, resulting in the occupation of the remainder of historic Palestine, including the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.

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### 15. Scotland plays behind closed doors against Israel amid fears of protests and disruptions

The Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign organized a protest alongside Scotland’s women’s national team World Cup qualifier against Israel, which was played behind closed doors in Budapest.

The move was viewed as reflecting concerns by the Scottish Football Association and FIFA over potential boycotts and large-scale public protests.

A previous match between the teams at Hampden Park was delayed by thirty minutes after a field protest in which a demonstrator chained himself to one of the goalposts.

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### 16. Eurovision audience declines after five countries withdraw in protest over Israel’s participation

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced that Eurovision 2026 attracted 131 million television viewers, a decline of 35 million compared with the previous edition, amid reports that five countries boycotted the contest in protest against Israel’s participation.

The countries named were the Netherlands, Iceland, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia, with Slovenia also reportedly declining to broadcast the event, according to the French newspaper *20 Minutes*.

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# *International*

### 17. Microsoft acknowledges Israeli use of its technology to monitor millions of Palestinians

Microsoft announced stricter human-rights oversight in its work with national security agencies following an internal review that reportedly found that the Israeli military had used its cloud technology to conduct large-scale surveillance of Palestinians.

The review followed a joint investigation by *The Guardian* and the Israeli outlets *+972 Magazine* and *Local Call*, which reported that Israel’s Unit 8200 used the Azure cloud platform to operate a system capable of collecting and analyzing millions of Palestinian phone calls every day.

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### 18. Disruption at U.S. Democratic Party conference over support for Israel

A pro-Palestinian activist disrupted a Democratic Party conference in the United States, accusing the party of complicity with Israel and support for genocide.

The activist used what was described as a “live musical protest” tactic, employing powerful layered vocals that interfered with the venue’s sound system, disrupting proceedings and forcing attendees and officials to hear a message focused on Gaza.

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### 19. Calls in Turkey for the arrest of an Israeli soldier

Turkish activists supporting Palestine issued urgent calls for authorities to detain Israeli soldier and dual national Armağan Bayraktar Oğlu (known in Israel as Matan Baron) after reports that he was vacationing in the Konyaaltı area of Antalya.

The activists argue that he was involved in actions carried out during the war in Gaza and accuse him of repeatedly insulting the Republic of Türkiye and its citizens on social media. Solidarity groups also stated their intention to pursue legal action against Israeli soldiers holding dual citizenship.