Gaza: Israel targeting municipal workers in violation of ceasefire

A general view of the rubble and destroyed buildings in residential area after withdrawal of Israeli army following the ceasefire, as Palestinians are returning to Shaboura Refugee Camp face heavy destruction in Rafah, Gaza on February 07, 2025. [Abed Rahim Khatib – Anadolu Agency]

The Israeli occupation army continues to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip by opening fire on the municipality crews working south of the city, Mayor of Rafah, Ahmed Al-Sufi, has said according to the Palestinian Information Centre.

Early yesterday, Rafah municipality crews were directly targeted and came under heavy Israeli gunfire as they were removing rubble and clearing roads in the Al-Salam neighbourhood south of the city.

Al-Sufi stressed that the municipality crews are doing their humanitarian work, while racing against time to remove rubble and open streets to facilitate people’s movement.

He explained that the municipality crews are doing their best despite the lack of capabilities and the growing risks.

“The occupation does not want to see life return to our city, and insists that Rafah remain hostage to rubble and suffering.”

“These attacks will not deter us from continuing our duty towards our city and our people. We will continue to work, and we will restore life to Rafah, no matter the cost.”

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