Epal European Palestinian Media Center Bulletin, Issue No. 2493, Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1. Six killed and several injured as Israeli strike hits civilian vehicle in Al-Sabra neighborhood

Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement continue through airstrikes, demolitions, and gunfire, with Israeli aircraft carrying out raids on various areas across the Gaza Strip.

In the latest developments, local sources reported that two people, including a child, were killed and several others injured after an Israeli drone struck a civilian vehicle near the Governorate building in the Al-Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City.

Later, the death of Alaa Sabri Brika (45) was announced after he was shot by the Israeli army near the Fash Farsh area in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis.

This brings the death toll since this morning to six, following the killing of three others in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis.

2. Eight injured after settler attack in Masafer Yatta
Following an assault by Israeli settlers, paramedics were seen treating eight Palestinians who were beaten during an attack targeting the home of Ibrahim Al-Jabour in the Huwara area of Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.

3. Rights center: Dr. Marwan Al-Hams faces serious health risks in Israeli prisons
The Palestinian Center for the Defense of Prisoners said that detained physician Dr. Marwan Al-Hams is facing worsening health conditions in Israeli prisons due to being denied heart medication, subjected to starvation, solitary confinement, and prevented from communicating with his family.

The center called on Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), the World Health Organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and international human rights organizations to urgently intervene, assess his health condition, ensure he receives treatment, and work toward securing his release.

4. 540 Israeli violations recorded in Jerusalem and more than 8,900 settlers entered Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli forces and extremist settlers intensified their violations in occupied Jerusalem during June, committing 540 violations against Palestinians, their property, and holy sites.

According to the Palestine Information Center “Mu’ta,” 540 violations were documented in occupied Jerusalem during June 2026.

The center also documented more than 8,900 settlers entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, 20 incidents of desecration, and two expulsion orders issued against Palestinian residents and worshippers.

5. Israeli forces demolish two homes in Shuqba village west of Ramallah
Israeli forces began demolishing two homes under construction in the town of Shuqba, west of Ramallah, claiming they lacked building permits.

Local sources reported that Israeli forces, accompanied by bulldozers, entered the Al-Attari area of the village and began the demolitions.

The Al-Attari area has been heavily targeted in recent months, with more than 15 structures demolished, including inhabited homes, buildings under construction, and retaining walls.

6. Palestinians injured in violent settler attack in the West Bank
Several Palestinians suffered bruises and injuries after a violent attack by Israeli settlers in the Huwara area east of Yatta, south of Hebron, while Israeli forces continued arrests and restrictions in the area, including the detention of an elderly Palestinian during the raid.

Local sources said groups of settlers, protected and supported by the Israeli army, violently attacked several homes belonging to unarmed Palestinian residents.

7. Israeli report: 2025 saw unprecedented settlement expansion in the West Bank and Jerusalem
The Israeli movement Peace Now stated that 2025 witnessed an unprecedented escalation in Israeli settlement projects in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Its report, titled A Year of Terror, Displacement and Annexation: Summary of 2025 in the Settlements, said the escalation included the establishment of new settlements and outposts, expansion of settlement construction, increased settler violence, demolition of Palestinian structures, and displacement of Palestinian communities as part of what it described as an accelerated annexation policy in the West Bank and Jerusalem.

Europe
8. UN experts call on Israel to immediately release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya
UN experts called on Israel to immediately release Palestinian physician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and all healthcare workers arbitrarily detained.

In a statement, the experts said that his continued detention without charges or trial reflects Israel’s systematic targeting of Palestinian healthcare workers and the ongoing destruction of Gaza’s healthcare system in a way that creates conditions leading to the physical and psychological destruction of Palestinians.

9. Germany: West Bank settlements threaten peace and aid must enter Gaza
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said there is an urgent need for more humanitarian aid to reach Gaza.

During his visit to occupied Jerusalem, he warned that settlement expansion in the West Bank threatens peace.

10. Police officer attempts to stop woman carrying Palestinian-themed umbrella in Berlin
Watch: A German police officer confronts a hijab-wearing woman because of her umbrella inspired by the Palestinian keffiyeh during a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin.

11. British police arrest 14 activists during pro-Palestine march in London
London’s Metropolitan Police arrested 14 activists from Palestine Action and allied solidarity groups during a large demonstration marking the first anniversary of the movement’s ban and its designation as a terrorist organization under UK government legislation.

According to organizers, around 800,000 demonstrators took part in the protest, calling for an immediate end to what they described as the genocidal war in Gaza and reaffirming support for a comprehensive boycott campaign.

12. From the United Nations to Milan: growing solidarity campaign to save Hussam Abu Safiya
The United Nations Human Rights Council called for the immediate release of Kamal Adwan Hospital Director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, while human rights and medical organizations, including Amnesty International and Physicians for Human Rights, warned that his life is at serious risk following a deterioration in his condition inside Nitzan Prison.

In Italy, activists in Milan demonstrated in solidarity with him, demanding independent medical care and his immediate release.

13. Thousands raise the voice of Palestine during Spain’s San Fermín Festival
Thousands of people joined a mass demonstration in Pamplona during the San Fermín Festival, one of Spain’s largest cultural events, in solidarity with Palestine.

Participants carried a banner reading “Destroy Israel” and threw watermelon-shaped balls as a symbolic protest against the ongoing killings in Gaza.

International
14. U.S. poll shows unprecedented decline in support for Israel and growing criticism of the Gaza war
A new American opinion poll revealed a significant decline in public support for Israel in the United States, alongside increasing criticism of its conduct in the war in Gaza and widening divisions within both the Democratic and Republican parties over U.S. policy toward the conflict.

According to the Associated Press, the AP-NORC poll found that the war in Gaza, which has continued for nearly three years, has led to a notable shift in American public opinion regarding Israel.

15. Democratic candidate in Wisconsin calls for repeal of anti-boycott legislation
Prominent Democratic candidate Francesca Hong of Wisconsin announced that she has drafted a “Right to Boycott” bill aimed at fully repealing the state’s anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) legislation.

Hong, who is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America and is seeking to succeed Governor Tony Evers, said that supporting the pro-Palestinian movement is essential for protecting human rights, stressing that Palestinian liberation is closely connected to the liberation of all peoples.

16. San Francisco jury fails to convict activists who demonstrated in support of Gaza
A San Francisco jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on criminal conspiracy charges against seven activists who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in April 2024 in solidarity with Gaza, leading to the dismissal of the most serious charge, which carried a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.

The court did convict the activists—Sarah Virel, Conrad De Jesus, Em Tillotson, Bhavika Anandbora, Rocky Chao, Sarah Cantor, and River Allen—of several misdemeanor offenses, including obstructing traffic and false imprisonment. Defense lawyers described the outcome as a victory for the movement.

17. American journalist Hala Gorani warns of serious danger to Hussam Abu Safiya’s life
Former CNN and NBC international correspondent and analyst Hala Gorani warned of a severe deterioration in the health of pediatrician and Kamal Adwan Hospital Director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who is being held in Israeli detention.

Gorani cited Abu Safiya’s lawyer, who said his life is now in grave danger after a recent visit revealed a serious decline in his health as a result of detention conditions and systematic mistreatment since his arrest without charge in December 2024.

18. Video: Egypt national team coach says, “Whoever does not feel for the Palestinians has lost their humanity.”
Watch: “Whoever does not feel for the Palestinians has lost their humanity.”

Egypt national football team head coach Hossam Hassan reaffirmed his support for the Palestinian people and renewed his call to stand with Palestinians’ right to live, despite criticism and what he described as an Israeli incitement campaign.