Mahmoud Bassal
Mahmoud Bassal is a spokesman for Gaza’s civil defense agency, known for providing updates and information regarding incidents and casualties resulting from ongoing conflicts in the region. He recently reported on the tragic deaths of nine individuals, including journalists and humanitarian workers, due to Israeli air strikes in Beit Lahia, highlighting the impact of military actions on civilians and media personnel.
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Mahmoud Bassal is a spokesman for Gaza Civil Defense who reported on the casualties in Gaza.
Israeli airstrikes kill 32 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say
New Zealand· 2026-01-31
Mahmoud Bassal, the spokesperson for the Civil Defense in Gaza, criticized Israel's justifications for continuing its attacks.
40% من قتلى انتهاكات إسرائيل لوقف إطلاق النار في غزة هم أطفال
Iraq· 2026-01-15
Mahmoud Bassal, spokesperson for the Civil Defense in the Gaza Strip, confirmed that recent rainfall has caused flooding of about 90% of the shelters.
Gaza : 90 % des abris et des tentes submergés par les pluies
Tunisia· 2025-12-20Mahmoud Bassal is the spokesperson for the civil defense in Gaza who reported on the casualties from an Israeli strike.
Gaza : cinq morts après une frappe israélienne sur un abri, annonce la défense civile
France· 2025-12-19
Mahmoud Bassal is the spokesperson for the Civil Defense in Gaza, who reported on the building collapses.
Bebé com 14 dias morre de hipotermia na Faixa de Gaza | Médio Oriente
Portugal· 2025-12-19
Mahmoud Bassal, a spokesman for the Hamas-run Civil Defence agency, reported a higher death toll due to building collapses.
Heavy rains compound dire conditions of displaced Gazans, UN warns
United Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Mahmoud Bassal reported that five people were killed when an Israeli strike hit a civilian vehicle.
Izraelis sako Gazos Ruože nukovęs „Hamas“ ginklų gamybos vadą
Lithuania· 2025-12-13
Mahmoud Bassal is the spokesperson for the civil defense who reported on the casualties from the Israeli airstrike.
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Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Bassal reported on the casualties from an Israeli strike.
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United States· 2025-12-06
According to Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Bassal and a nearby hospital.
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According to Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Bassal and a nearby hospital.
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The Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas members, alleging the militant group violated the ceasefire agreement injuring five soldiers.
Analysis: Will the Rwanda and DRC peace deal succeed?United States· 2025-12-05Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Bassal reported that at least five were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli strike.
Italian scientists are studying her to learn about agingUnited States· 2025-12-05Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Bassal reported on the casualties from an Israeli strike in Gaza.
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Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Bassal reported on the casualties from the Israeli strike.
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The Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas members, alleging the militant group violated the ceasefire agreement injuring five soldiers, according to Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Bassal.
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Mahmoud Bassal reported that 21 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes, indicating a clear violation of the ceasefire in Gaza.
Izraelio premjero biuras: Gazos Ruože nukauti penki „Hamas“ aukšto rango teroristaiLithuania· 2025-11-22
Mahmoud Bassal is a spokesman for Gaza's Hamas-run Civil Defence agency.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 25 Palestinians, health ministry saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19
Mahmoud Bassal, a representative of the Gaza Strip Civil Defense Agency, reported that one person was killed in the strike in Beit Lahia.
Izraelio kariuomenė sako smogusi ginklų sandėliui Gazos RuožeLithuania· 2025-10-30The Gaza civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Bassal described the situation in Gaza as 'catastrophic and terrifying'.
Israeli strikes kill at least 104 people in Gaza, including 35 children – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-29
Mahmoud Bassal described the situation in Gaza as a 'return to rubble' amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
288 ألف أسرة مشردة بحاجة لإيواء عاجل في غزة
United Arab Emirates· 2025-10-20
Mahmoud Bassal reported that 63 bodies were recovered in Gaza since the ceasefire began.
Milhares de pessoas retornam ao Norte de Gaza, esperançosas, mas se deparam com a devastação
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-12
Mahmoud Bassal reported on airstrikes and artillery shelling in the northern Gaza Strip.
Gazos civilinės gynybos agentūra: Izraelio pajėgos pradėjo trauktis iš dalies Gazos RuožoLithuania· 2025-10-10
Mahmoud Bassal is the spokesperson for civil defense in Gaza who reported ongoing rescue operations after an Israeli attack.
Η αρχή του τέλους για τον πόλεμο στη Γάζα: Το «ναι» του Ισραήλ και οι επιφυλάξεις της Χαμάς
Greece· 2025-10-09
Mahmoud Bassal reported on the violent night of airstrikes in Gaza.
les frappes s’intensifient sur Gaza – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-10-05
Mahmoud Bassal reported on the ongoing bombings and the rising number of casualties in Gaza.
"De nombreuses personnes emprisonnées sous les débris": de violents bombardements israéliens frappent Gaza
Monaco· 2025-09-16
Mahmoud Bassal, the spokesperson for the Civil Defense in Gaza, claimed that about 68,000 people had managed to leave.
Des milliers de Palestiniens fuient Gaza-ville, à pied ou entassés dans des camionnettesMonaco· 2025-09-14
Mahmoud Bassal reported that only 68,000 people managed to evacuate the city of Gaza.
Acabar con líderes de Hamás pondría fin a la guerra
Venezuela· 2025-09-13Mahmoud Bassal, the spokesperson for the Civil Defense, accused Israel of conducting a policy of forced displacement against civilians.
700 jours de guerre, Israël frappe une tour à Gaza-ville, le Hamas diffuse une vidéo d'otagesMonaco· 2025-09-05
Mahmoud Bassal, spokesperson for Gaza’s civil emergency service, said the bombardment destroyed four buildings in what he described as a 'fire belt' targeting civilians.
Israel controls 40% of Gaza City; IDF preparing to seize entire areaUnited States· 2025-09-05
