Gaza Civil Defense Reports Family Fire Hindered Rescue
A Palestinian family was entirely killed by fire resulting from an Israeli bombardment targeting their home in Gaza early Tuesday morning. This occurred amid a severe shortage of Civil Defense equipment and personnel, which hampers their ability to respond quickly. The Director of Civil Defense in Gaza explained that the fire was caused by the recent bombing, which occurred without any prior warning, leading to the deaths of the father, mother, and their children, despite their attempts to call for help. He emphasized that the ongoing shelling in the area is obstructing rescue operations and that the humanitarian response has declined to less than 25% due to the closure of one Civil Defense center for the past month, caused by a lack of equipment and spare parts. He called on international organizations and donor countries to provide essential rescue equipment, stressing that strengthening Civil Defense capabilities is crucial to reducing human losses and facilitating access to victims.
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