Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2478, Date: Monday, June 22, 2026

1. 9 Killed and 41 Injured Following Israeli Offensive on Gaza in the Past 24 Hours

The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced that 9 people were killed and 41 injured, arriving at hospitals across the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours as a result of the Israeli offensive on Gaza.

In its daily statement, the ministry said that the total number of deaths since the ceasefire (October 10) has risen to 1,021, while the number of injured has reached 3,249. The total number of recovered bodies stands at 784.

Regarding the cumulative toll since the beginning of the offensive on October 7, 2023, the number of deaths has risen to 73,032, while the number of injured has reached 173,357.

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### **2. Israel Orders Construction Halt on 13 Residential Buildings in Beit Surik**

Israeli authorities have issued orders to halt construction on 13 residential buildings in the town of Beit Surik, northwest of occupied Jerusalem.

According to a statement from the Jerusalem Governorate, several residents received stop-work notices affecting 13 residential structures.

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### **3. Palestinian Prisoner Saber Al-Amaytal Dies in Negev Prison**

Palestinian prisoner Saber Al-Amaytal, from the occupied Negev region, died after a period of detention in Israeli prisons. Reports indicate that he was subjected to abuse and violations during his imprisonment.

His death comes amid growing warnings regarding the severe conditions faced by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention facilities, including torture, medical neglect, and harsh detention conditions.

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### **4. Israeli Plan to Expand Settlements in Eastern West Bank and Build Ultra-Orthodox City Near Jericho**

As part of its ongoing settlement expansion policy in the West Bank, the Israeli government continues to advance new projects aimed at increasing its control over Palestinian territories, particularly in eastern areas and the Jordan Valley.

Israeli Settlements Minister Orit Strook stated that the so-called “Eastern Border Reinforcement Plan” includes the establishment of dozens of new settlement outposts across various parts of the West Bank.

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### **5. Two Months After Farewell to His Brother, Ahmad Washah Joins the List of Journalists Killed in Gaza**

Al Jazeera Mubasher cameraman Ahmad Washah did not know, when bidding farewell to his brother Mohammad—also an Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent two months ago—that his colleagues would soon gather to bid farewell to him as well.

Palestinians held funeral prayers for Ahmad in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the Al-Bureij refugee camp, bringing to an end the journey of two brothers who spent years documenting events on the ground and conveying the suffering of the people.

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### **6. Video: Palestinian Injured in Settler Attack West of Nablus**

A Palestinian man was injured after settlers attacked his vehicle near the Al-Masoudiya area northwest of Nablus.

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# **Europe**

### **7. Norway Intends to Ban Products from Israeli Settlements**

The Norwegian government plans to impose an official ban preventing Norwegian citizens and companies from trading, importing, or exporting goods produced in Israeli settlements built on occupied Palestinian territory.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stressed that Norwegian companies should not benefit from activities that support what he described as illegal settlement expansion.

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### **8. Demonstration in Milan’s San Babila Square in Solidarity with Sumud Flotilla Activists**

Demonstrators called for the immediate release of ten activists from the land-based Sumud Flotilla who remain detained by authorities in eastern Libya due to their humanitarian activities.

The event is part of an ongoing solidarity movement across European cities opposing the prosecution of activists and the criminalization of humanitarian aid efforts directed toward Gaza.

Protesters condemned what they described as judicial and political complicity aimed at suppressing the Palestinian narrative and restricting convoys seeking to break the blockade, emphasizing that solidarity with peoples facing genocide is not a crime.

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### **9. Israeli Representative Clashes Verbally with UN Official**

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon engaged in a verbal dispute with UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Vanessa Fraser after she interrupted his remarks during a meeting.

The exchange followed reports documenting violence committed by Israeli soldiers and settlers against Palestinians. Danon subsequently criticized António Guterres, accusing him of targeting Israel after the country was placed on a UN blacklist concerning violations in conflict zones.

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### **10. Climate Organization Calls for Dismantling Financial Systems Complicit in the Genocide in Palestine**

Climate justice activist Celine Isimbe stated during a press conference in Bonn that struggles against fossil-fuel capital, militarization, apartheid, genocide, and the banks supporting them are interconnected.

Speaking during the 64th session of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change bodies, she argued that “the path of death can be traced and dismantled,” highlighting connections between liberation struggles in Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Colombia, Haiti, and the Philippines.

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### **11. Australian Artist Condemns Israeli Actions at FIFA Festival**

Australian musician John Butler expressed support for the Palestinian cause during a performance at the FIFA Fan Fest in Vancouver.

Butler used the platform to highlight apartheid-related issues and alleged violations against Palestinians, criticizing what he described as double standards by the international community and sports organizations toward Israel.

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# **International**

### **12. Meta Removes Content Critical of Israel Following Government Request**

[Meta](https://www.meta.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) complied with a request from the Israeli government to remove content and videos posted on Facebook and Instagram documenting missile damage within occupied territories.

According to the report, the move was characterized as limiting the visibility of alternative narratives without legal justification and as part of a broader pattern of selective content moderation.

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### **13. Canary Mission Launches Campaign Against Mamdani Over Support for Palestine**

[Canary Mission](https://canarymission.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com) targeted New York political candidate Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists movement through a report alleging they operate a “radical political machine” seeking to influence the Democratic Party from within.

The campaign comes amid the movement’s growing success in organizing voter blocs that reject elite funding and advocate for working-class issues.

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### **14. Palestinian Flags Prominently Displayed in Mexico City During the 2026 World Cup**

American commentator and influencer Jackson Hinkle reported seeing large numbers of Palestinian flags throughout Mexico City during activities associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Hinkle described the scene as “remarkable,” noting that although the Palestinian national team did not qualify for the tournament, many people displayed Palestinian flags across the city as an expression of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.