Gaza Civil Defense out of service: Complete paralysis warns of humanitarian catastrophe

The Civil Defense in the Gaza Strip announced on Tuesday that its vehicles have completely stopped operating due to the unavailability of the minimum amount of fuel needed for humanitarian interventions, warning that this paralysis will exacerbate the suffering of the residents amidst the catastrophic conditions the Strip is experiencing.

The Civil Defense indicated that the depletion of fuel forced the suspension of a number of pivotal tasks, foremost among them body recovery operations, as vehicles became completely unable to move, in addition to the heavy equipment stopping its tasks of removing hazards and rubble.

In a related context, field teams confirmed their inability to respond to distress calls during the recent low-pressure systems, which directly threatens the lives of citizens and doubles the severity of humanitarian crises in affected areas.

In light of this dangerous reality, the Civil Defense issued an urgent appeal to international institutions and humanitarian organizations to intervene immediately and provide the necessary fuel to restart vehicles and equipment, to ensure the continued provision of vital services and alleviate the burden on citizens, warning that the continuation of the crisis means a complete halt to humanitarian operations.

Fuel depletion forced the suspension of a number of pivotal tasks, foremost among them body recovery operations, as vehicles became completely unable to move.