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The Gaza Civil Defense has suspended body recovery operations from rubble after a fuel shortage halted vehicle operations. Spokesperson Mahmoud Basal reported to Qatar News Agency that the lack of minimum fuel supplies needed for humanitarian interventions is due to the blockade preventing fuel entry into Gaza.

This suspension affects not only body retrieval missions but also the removal of hazards from partially destroyed buildings following Israeli shelling. Basal urged international organizations to provide fuel for rescue teams and humanitarian workers to maintain essential services. Additionally, he noted the civil defense's diminished capacity to respond to recent weather-related emergencies, as Gaza continues to face a severe fuel and energy crisis exacerbated by the blockade.