Gaza’s civil defense says in a video statement to Al Jazeera it completed more than 22,000 rescue missions “in tragic conditions” as its personnel, vehicles, headquarters and field points were subjected to systematic Israeli bombardment.
Mohammed al-Mughayir, director of supply and financial affairs at the civil defense, said all civil defense headquarters are out of service as a result of shelling and bulldozing by Israeli vehicles.
He added crews in the Tuffah neighborhood, in eastern Gaza, were targeted twice, which led to the death of 12 members.
Al-Mughayir pointed out the rescue team death toll stood at 45, with more than 200 others injured. He confirmed the Israeli army arrested a number of civil defense personnel while they were on duty.
Source: AlJazeera
