civil defence

noun

1. the organizing of civilians to deal with enemy attacks

Example Sentences

Normally, as a press officer with the Civil Defence Service, he is not so closely involved in frontline work.

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BBC Verify has obtained and geolocated footage showing the aftermath of one incident on 17 October, which the Hamas-run Civil Defence agency said killed 11 civilians - including women and children all reportedly from the same family.

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The Gazan civil defence agency, which operates under Hamas authority, said four people were also killed by Israeli gunfire on Monday in Gaza City.

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Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties in accessing many areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify details provided by the civil defence agency or the Israeli military.

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Gaza's civil defence agency said the strikes killed at least 45 people across the territory.

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