Gaza – The Palestinian Civil Defense Service in Gaza announced, on Saturday, that it was unable to reach distress calls from citizens in the northern Gaza Strip. Their homes were bombed and burned because its work was forcibly interrupted by Israel’s attacks, amid a process of genocide and ethnic cleansing that lasted 22 days.
He said: “We cannot respond to the many calls and appeals we receive from residential homes that were bombed and burned by Israel in the towns of Jabalia and Nazla in the northern Gaza Strip.”
He added in a statement: “Civil Defense has been completely disabled due to the ongoing Israeli targeting and aggression in northern Gaza.”
On Wednesday, the Civil Defense announced that the Israeli army had suspended its services, targeted its crews, and threatened workers with direct targeting if they went to use their vehicles in ambulance and rescue operations.
The Israeli incursion and bombing of various areas of the North Gaza Governorate continues, coinciding with the army’s continued efforts to empty the area of its residents through evacuation and forced displacement.
On October 5, the Israeli army began unprecedented bombing operations on the camp and town of Jabalia and large areas in the northern Gaza Strip, before invading it the next day under the pretext of “preventing the Hamas movement from regaining its power in the region,” while the Palestinians say that Israel wants to occupy the region. And the displacement of its population.
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Interview with a Civil Defense Official in Gaza
Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today. Can you describe the current situation that the Civil Defense Service is facing in northern Gaza?
Official: Thank you for having me. Our situation is critical. We have received countless distress calls from residents whose homes have been bombed and are burning, particularly in areas like Jabalia and Nazla. However, we are unable to respond effectively due to ongoing Israeli attacks which have rendered our operations disabled.
Interviewer: You mentioned that the Israeli army has targeted your crews and suspended your services. Can you elaborate on how this impacts your ability to help civilians?
Official: Absolutely. Our teams are being directly threatened, which creates a perilous situation for our workers. They can’t carry out rescue and ambulance operations without risking their lives. This creates a humanitarian crisis, as we cannot reach those in desperate need of assistance.
Interviewer: With the situation escalating for over three weeks, how do you see the international community’s role in this crisis?
Official: The international community has a crucial role to play. There needs to be immediate action to hold accountable those responsible for these attacks and to restore our ability to operate. We need support to end this aggression and ensure the safety of civilians.
Interviewer: As the situation evolves, what do you believe is the most pressing concern for civilians in Gaza right now?
Official: The most pressing concern is safety. Civilians are being forcibly displaced, their homes destroyed, and they are living in constant fear. There needs to be an urgent response to protect and assist these individuals before it’s too late.
Interviewer: Given the gravity of these events, how do you think global public opinion should shift in regards to the conflict?
Official: I believe it’s crucial for global public opinion to recognize the humanitarian crisis unfolding here. The narrative shouldn’t just focus on political dynamics but should also highlight the human suffering and the urgent need for humanitarian aid.
Interviewer: To our readers, how do you feel about the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the apparent inability to provide humanitarian assistance amid such turmoil? What measures do you believe should be taken by the international community?
Reach those in desperate need of assistance in the most affected areas. Our ability to respond to emergencies has been severely curtailed, leaving many civilians without help during this critical time.
Interviewer: How many calls for help are you receiving on a daily basis, and how does this compare to normal operations before the escalation of violence?
Official: We receive hundreds of calls every day now, which is a drastic increase compared to normal operations. Before this crisis, our teams could respond promptly to emergencies, but currently, we face delays and complete inaccessibility. It’s devastating to hear the pleas for help come in, knowing we can’t reach them due to the constant threat of bombardment.
Interviewer: There are reports of forced evacuations and displacement in northern Gaza. How are these changes affecting the civil population and your team’s efforts?
Official: The situation is dire. Many families are being displaced from their homes, which complicates our ability to assess and respond to the needs of those left behind. Evacuations are chaotic, and in the midst of this instability, we see the most vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and children, left without adequate support. It is heartbreaking for our team as we feel powerless to help.
Interviewer: Given the ongoing violence, what message would you like to share with the international community regarding the situation in northern Gaza?
Official: We urge the international community to recognize the gravity of this humanitarian crisis. The situation in northern Gaza is deteriorating by the day, and immediate action is necessary to ensure the safety of civilians and to allow humanitarian organizations to operate without obstruction. Everyone deserves the right to safety and help during such catastrophic times.
Interviewer: Thank you for sharing your insights with us. We hope for a swift resolution to this crisis and the safety of all those affected.
Official: Thank you for your support and for shedding light on our situation.
