Civil Defense

A drone strike hit a gasoline tank at the Zawiya oil refinery in western Libya, causing a massive blaze that burned overnight. Separately, a car bomb killed Maj. Gen. Fawzy al-Mansouri in Benghazi. These attacks underscore deep instability within the country’s vital energy infrastructure.

A drone strike hit a gasoline tank at the Zawiya oil refinery in Libya, causing a massive fire that burned through Tuesday morning. Separately, a senior military officer was killed by a car bomb in Benghazi, amid multiple attacks on the country's critical energy infrastructure. The strikes highlight the fragile security environment across the oil-rich nation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed, disagreeing with a Trump administration draft deal proposing simultaneous disarming and withdrawal. The article also details a mass funeral for over 100 victims of a 2023 Israeli strike in Gaza, highlighting ongoing casualties and recovery efforts under a stalled ceasefire.

Palestinians held a mass funeral for 112 bodies recovered from a 2023 Israeli strike in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood, including 40 children. The strike, which killed over 300 people, left 157 bodies still missing. Recovery efforts are ongoing under a fragile ceasefire, with at least 7,400 people reported under rubble.

Palestinians held a mass funeral for 112 bodies recovered from a 2023 Israeli strike in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood, where over 300 people were killed. The remains, including 40 children, were recovered during a fragile ceasefire, with 157 bodies still missing. Civil Defense, operating under Hamas' Interior Ministry, confirmed the recovery.

Venezuela has transitioned to rubble clearance and body recovery after international rescue teams left following the June 24 twin earthquake. Local groups like volunteers, firefighters, and civil defense are now handling the efforts in La Guaira, where 2,954 deaths and over 16,500 injuries have been reported.

Germany's government has announced a €10 billion investment to strengthen civil defense and emergency preparedness for its population. The country faces a significant backlog in civil defense infrastructure and capabilities that needs to be addressed.

Germany's 2030 climate goals are at risk due to higher than planned CO2 emissions, according to experts. The government is also planning to increase civil defense measures while Chancellor Merz meets with Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev, who holds euroskeptic views.