Civil Defence

Palestinians in Gaza held funeral prayers for 112 people, including 40 children and 38 women, retrieved from rubble of homes destroyed by Israeli bombings. The victims belonged to the Al-Hasayneh and Abu Sharia families, with 157 bodies still missing under the rubble. Over 73,000 people have been killed in the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza since October 2023, despite a ceasefire agreement in effect since October 2025.

Heavy downpour has slowed search and rescue operations in flood-affected Jammu and Kashmir, where the death toll has reached 12. Police, Army, SDRF, Civil Defence personnel, and local volunteers are continuing rescue efforts despite adverse weather conditions.

A fire at an orphanage outside of Algiers in Algeria resulted in 11 deaths and 19 injuries, according to the country's civil defence. The incident was announced on Thursday.

The Sindh government's Implementation Committee recommends disciplinary and legal action against Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) officials, Civil Defence, fire department officers, and building management over the 2026 Gul Plaza fire. The committee also proposes amending the Sindh Building Control Ordinance, 1979, to mandate post-construction inspections and improve fire safety compliance.

Millions are expected to attend the funeral of Ali Khamenei in Tehran, while Israeli attacks on Gaza continue, resulting in a child's death and injury from a drone strike, according to civil defence reports.

Residents of Abdeen village in Syria's Deraa countryside began returning after Israeli forces withdrew from Tal al-Maghar hill. Israeli troops had earlier fired flares and conducted reconnaissance flights, prompting panic and limited displacement. Syria's foreign ministry condemned the incursions as violations of sovereignty, while civil defence teams reported no injuries but secured the area.

Israeli gunfire killed two people in southern Lebanon, prompting Iran-backed Hezbollah to accuse Israel of violating a ceasefire that has held since Sunday. The ceasefire follows a war ignited by the U.S.-Iran conflict on March 2 when Hezbollah fired at Israel in support of Iran.

The Nigerian government and partners are training NAPTIP, Civil Defence, and other agencies on prosecuting gender-based violence (GBV) in schools to improve access to justice for child survivors. The initiative addresses rising concerns over violence, exploitation, and harassment in educational settings.

Israeli airstrikes continue in southern Lebanon, targeting areas around Tyre and villages in the Nabatieh region. At least 13 people have been killed, including a 16-year-old boy struck by a drone, following displacement orders issued by the Israeli military.

Israeli strikes in Tyre, Lebanon, killed seven people despite a conditional ceasefire proposal. Hezbollah rejected the agreement, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.

The article, written by Tim Judah of The Economist, analyzes Britain's vulnerabilities in civil defense and urges readers to remain calm but prepared. It highlights the importance of addressing these weaknesses without causing unnecessary alarm.

The article discusses Britain's lack of civil defence preparedness, emphasizing the need for preparation without panic. It highlights the country's current state of civil defence. The topic sparks concern and awareness about potential crises.