Gaza Police Neutralize 252 Unexploded Ordnances in November
Rapid Response Unit warns of massive dangers from Israeli war remnants amid severe lack of equipment
Palestine, PUREWILAYAH.COM — Gaza’s Criminal Evidence and Rapid Response Unit announced that its teams handled 252 reports of unexploded ordnance (UXO) across the Gaza Strip during the month of November, as a result of the extensive munitions dropped during Israel’s genocidal war.
According to a detailed report issued by the unit, these operations are part of ongoing efforts to secure civilian areas and neutralize the deadly remnants of bombs, shells, and missiles left behind after Israeli forces withdrew from several districts following the commencement of the ceasefire.
Bombs, Missiles, Mines, and Heavy Shells Among Recovered Remnants
The unit said the explosive materials it handled varied widely, including:
aircraft-dropped bombs of multiple sizes
artillery and tank shells
guided missiles
landmines
other hazardous explosive remnants
A spokesperson for the Rapid Response Unit stated that teams are operating at maximum capacity despite extremely limited resources.
“Our teams are working at a high pace to protect civilians from these dangers, even though the resources available to us are almost nonexistent,” the unit said in its report.
Appeal for International Support: “Massive Quantities Require Global Cooperation”
The unit urged international organizations to pressure for the supply of essential equipment needed to remove unexploded ordnance.
According to the statement, “the massive quantities of explosives dropped on the Strip require broad local and international cooperation”, especially given the widespread destruction that requires heavy machinery to clear rubble and debris.
The unit warned that without genuine external support, the UXO removal process could take many years.
Warning to Residents: Do Not Approach Unexploded Munitions
The Rapid Response Unit concluded by urging civilians to avoid all suspicious objects and to report any UXO immediately.
“For your safety, do not approach any unexploded object. Report it directly by calling the police at 100 or the Ministry of Interior operations at 109,” the statement said. (PW)