Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2479, Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1. Three Killed and Others Injured in Israeli Strike in Central Gaza

Three Palestinians were killed and several others injured in an attack carried out by Israeli aircraft in central Gaza City, as violations of the ceasefire continue.

Local sources reported that Israeli warplanes launched at least three airstrikes targeting a Hyundai Tucson vehicle on Ahmad Abdel Aziz Street in Gaza City. The attack resulted in the death of a man and a woman, injuries to several others, and significant damage to numerous vehicles in the area.

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## 2. Calls for the Release of Three Pregnant Female Prisoners Held in Harsh Conditions at Damon Prison

The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club Association has called on Israeli authorities to immediately release three pregnant female prisoners, stating that they are among 93 women still being held under what it described as harsh and tragic conditions in Damon Prison.

The association identified one of the prisoners as **Amina Shaher Al-Tawil** (37), from Qalqilya, a mother of four children.

It also highlighted the case of **Dana Anad Joudeh** (35), from Nablus, a mother of one child who is five months pregnant and has been placed under a six-month administrative detention order.

Israeli authorities continue to hold **Manar Ibrahim** (28), from Ramallah, a mother of two who is four months pregnant. She has been detained since April 30, 2026, on charges related to alleged incitement through social media.

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## 3. Seven Prisoners Released from Gaza in Poor Health and Transferred to Al-Aqsa Hospital

Israeli authorities released seven prisoners from the Gaza Strip after varying periods of detention in Israeli prisons.

The released prisoners arrived at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.

The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed that it facilitated their release and transfer to the hospital for necessary medical and humanitarian procedures.

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## 4. 73,035 Killed Since the Start of the Offensive and 1,024 Since the Ceasefire Took Effect in Gaza

The Gaza Ministry of Health stated in its daily statistical report that a number of victims remain trapped under rubble and on roads, while ambulance and civil defense teams face difficulties reaching them.

The ministry reported that the cumulative death toll from the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to **73,035 fatalities**, with **173,368 injuries** of varying severity.

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## 5. Israeli Authorities Demand 1.5 Million Shekels from the Al-Rajabi Family in New Silwan Lawsuit

In a new escalation targeting Palestinian presence in Silwan, south of Al-Aqsa Mosque, the settler organization **Ateret Cohanim** filed a financial lawsuit in Jerusalem’s central court against Zuhair Al-Rajabi and his brothers.

The lawsuit demands approximately **1.5 million shekels** as compensation for the family’s use of the building in which they reside in the Batan al-Hawa neighborhood.

According to the Jerusalem Governorate, the lawsuit seeks to force the family to pay for the previous seven years of residence in their home, a move described as a dangerous precedent toward imposing retroactive rent payments on Palestinian families defending their homes against eviction and takeover attempts.

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## 6. Settlers Attack Turmus Ayya Northeast of Ramallah

Israeli settlers attacked the town of **Turmus Ayya**, northeast of Ramallah.

Local sources said a group of settlers entered the Al-Qarna area on the outskirts of the town, where residents confronted them. No injuries were reported.

Turmus Ayya has frequently been subjected to attacks by settlers and Israeli forces, including assaults on residents and property, the burning of agricultural crops, and the closure of the town’s entrance.

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## 7. Child Arrested in Silwan South of Al-Aqsa

Israeli forces arrested a child in the town of Silwan, south of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The Jerusalem Governorate reported that the child was detained from a commercial shop in the Ain al-Louza neighborhood.

Israeli forces also arrested eight Palestinians, including a doctor, during raids and searches conducted across several areas of the occupied West Bank. Homes were searched and belongings were reportedly damaged.

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# Europe

## 8. SOAS Students Continue Sit-In Against Complicity with the Occupation for More Than Two Years

Students at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London have maintained an open-ended protest against the Israeli occupation for more than two consecutive years.

The student movement continues organizing activities to protest investments exceeding **£2 million** in companies accused of being complicit in the occupation and apartheid system, including the American company **Albemarle Corp** and **Barclays Bank**.

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## 9. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Board Denies Deliberate Killing of Civilians in Gaza

Members of the board of the **Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO)** told Australia’s Federal Court that they do not believe Israel deliberately targets Palestinian civilians.

The statements were made during proceedings related to an unfair dismissal lawsuit brought by pianist **Jason Gillham** against the institution.

Court hearings, ongoing for three weeks, have highlighted what critics describe as significant pro-Israel influence within the orchestra and pressure from donors to silence pro-Palestinian voices.

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## 10. 118,000 Britons Force Parliament to Debate Pro-Israel Lobby Influence

The UK Parliament is discussing **electronic petition No. 752646**, which calls for an official investigation into the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups on government decisions and party policies in the United Kingdom.

The debate was scheduled in Westminster Hall after the petition gathered **118,331 signatures**.

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## 11. Solidarity Event in Italy Featuring Musician Piero Pelù Opposing the War in Gaza

Activists, in cooperation with the SOS Palestine Association, organized a solidarity event in Italy featuring renowned Italian rock singer and musician **Piero Pelù**.

The event aimed to demonstrate public opposition to efforts to marginalize information about the Palestinian cause in Europe and to break what organizers described as the silence surrounding the war in Gaza.

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## 12. SOAS Seminar in London Highlights Prison Conditions and Israeli Policies

SOAS in London hosted a solidarity seminar organized by the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians and the Red Ribbons campaign.

The event featured legal and political figures including **Mustafa Barghouti**, lawyer **Khaled Mahajneh**, and **Tayab Ali**, who discussed testimonies regarding prison conditions, isolation, hunger policies, and medical neglect affecting Palestinian prisoners.

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## 13. UN Calls for Accountability Regarding Israeli Actions

**Chris Sidoti**, a member of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, urged member states of the Human Rights Council to take immediate action to end financial and institutional support for Israeli settlements in occupied territories.

Addressing the council, Sidoti asked: *“How many reports must be issued before the perpetrators are held accountable?”*

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## 14. Women Embroider Names of Gaza Victims in London

Women participating in an anti-war conference in London embroidered the names of Palestinians killed during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Green thread was used for the names of child victims, symbolizing the future they were deprived of, and transforming official casualty lists into personal human stories.

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## 15. Protest Outside BBC Headquarters in Glasgow Over Alleged Complicity

Members of the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign displayed photographs and stories documenting the lives of **255 journalists** killed during the conflict at the entrance to the BBC building in Glasgow.

Protesters criticized what they described as media silence regarding attacks on journalists and accused the broadcaster of failing to adequately report on events in Gaza.

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## 16. Film Screening in Glasgow and Edinburgh Documents Trial of Filton 25 Activists

The documentary **”Operation Recomply”** will be screened next month in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The film documents the legal battle involving 24 activists arrested following actions targeting an Israeli weapons facility operated by **Elbit Systems** near Bristol in August 2024.

It also examines the recent sentencing of four Palestine Action activists to prison terms ranging from five to eight years.

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# International

## 17. Code Pink Activist Interrupts U.S. Energy Secretary at Artificial Intelligence Expo

Olivia, an activist from the anti-war women’s organization **Code Pink**, interrupted U.S. Energy Secretary **Chris Wright** during a speech at an artificial intelligence exhibition.

She protested the use of AI technologies in warfare, surveillance, and military operations, criticizing major technology companies for developing systems designed for military purposes.

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## 18. Palestine Action Targets Home of Elbit Executive in Florida

Activists sprayed red paint on the home of **Donnelly Ann Bohan** and on an American flag displayed there.

They also painted movement slogans at the entrance and disrupted the building’s air-conditioning system in protest against Bohan’s role within companies affiliated with **Elbit Systems**.

Elbit Systems is Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer and a major supplier to the Israeli military.

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## 19. Pro-Israel Organization Campaigns Against Pro-Palestinian Candidates in the United States

The platform **Canary Mission** launched a campaign targeting Arab and Muslim communities in the United States following their financial support for candidates associated with the **Democratic Socialists of America** in New York and Texas.

The campaign followed statements by activist **Linda Sarsour**, who disclosed donations from Arab and Muslim donors supporting candidates focused on Palestinian rights and opposition to the war in Gaza.

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## 20. Video: Palestinian Flag Raised in Front of Pro-Israel Supporter in the United States

A Bosnian supporter raised a Palestinian flag in front of a spectator displaying American and Israeli flags during a match between **Bosnia and Herzegovina** and **Switzerland** in Los Angeles.