Civil Defense

Episode 2 – Heroes Behind the Scenes: Lebanese Civil Defense

In its second episode, Heroes Behind the Scenes highlights the silent bravery of the Lebanese Civil Defense. Amid the chaos of war, these men and women, armed with determination and an unwavering sense of duty, risked their lives to save others, braving flames, rubble and relentless bombings.

Airstrikes Continue, Eight Rescue Workers Killed in Derdghaya

Civil Defense personnel continue to be the target of Israeli strikes. According to provisional figures, eight rescue workers were killed shortly before midnight on Wednesday in an Israeli strike on a Civil Defense barracks in Derdghaya. Search operations are currently underway to find the missing persons.   For its part, the israeli army also ...

20 People Trapped in Jounieh Cable Car, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

A technical malfunction in the Jounieh cable car caused two cabins to collide and other cabins on their way from Jounieh to Harissa to stop running. Deputy General Director of Civil Defense Rima el-Murr said in an interview on local TV station MTV that "there are 20 people trapped; we've rescued four of them, and rescue operations are ongoing. ...