Tragically, two members of Gaza’s Civil Defence lost their lives in the recent Israeli attacks on the Palestinian enclave, as reported by rescue and emergency services.
The targeted drone strike aimed at the Civil Defence headquarters in Gaza City resulted in the deaths of firefighter Nabil Bahloul and his son.
In another heartbreaking incident, Civil Defence worker Najib Sakr was killed during an Israeli bombing in the Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City.
Ahmed al-Madhoun, a dedicated member of the Civil Defence, recounted receiving a distress call to extinguish a fire caused by an Israeli air strike on a residential building. Despite their efforts to respond promptly, they were devastated to find their colleagues among those tragically killed.
The destruction of Gaza’s Civil Defence offices by the Israeli military has been escalating, according to Al Jazeera’s correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum. He highlighted that numerous centers and vehicles have been destroyed, severely hampering rescue operations in northern Gaza.
In light of this dire situation, civilians have taken it upon themselves to conduct risky rescue missions and retrieve victims from bombed structures due to the collapse of essential services provided by Civil Defence workers.
Reports from Al Jazeera journalists on-site revealed that six Palestinians lost their lives during an Israeli raid on a house belonging to the Abu Warda family in Jabalia al-Nazla area. Tragically, three children remain trapped under rubble as recovery efforts face significant challenges.
As these devastating events unfold, it is crucial for international attention and action towards restoring peace and protecting civilian lives amidst escalating violence in Gaza.