"We are at the home of our colleague Mohammad Morsi, who has been working at the General Directorate of Civil Defense since 1995.

He was an excellent officer throughout his service to which he was devoted until his final moment. Since October 7, he committed to remain here on the field serving his people, and never compromised on that.

He had 10 offspring, one of whom was martyred a while ago during this war. Today, Mohammad rejoins his martyred son while leaving his newborn child, born during this war, orphaned, fatherless.

Mohammad, a man who worked to serve the people and who was saving lives, had now become a target for the Israeli occupation. When our crew came to the scene, they were shocked to find that the targeted person was one of our cadre. This targetting violates values of humanity, ethics, and internaional law.

May Allah have mercy on our deceased, Mohammad Morsi, one of the leaders of the Civil Defense."

Context:

• The airstrike happened at 3am, targetting the house of Colonel Mohammad Morsi, Deputy Director of the Palestinian Civil Defense (first responders) in northern Gaza.

• The home is located in the Al-Alami area in Jabalia camp, in the vicinity of Kamal Adwan hospital.

• The scale of the damage in and around the house suggests it was the result of a potent bomb not from a drone strike.

• With this new murder, the number of Civil Defense workers killed in Gaza has reached 83.

Casualties:

• 5 members of the family were killed, from three generations: Colonel Morsi, his mother, 2 of his sons and his nephew. His other son Awda was injured. Source

Civil Defense statement:

Colonel Morsi worked in the Civil Defense Authority and in the service of his people and his country since 1995.

Names of the martyrs:

1. Colonel Mohammad Morsi
2. Umm Mohammad Morsi (Mohammad's mother)
3. Munir Mohammad Morsi (son)
4. Hossam Mohammad Morsi (son)
5. Bahaa Ahmed Morsi (nephew) Source