Life and loss as a first responder in southern Lebanon
Summary
Ali Safiuddin is the head of Civil Defence in Tyre, southern Lebanon, where he rescues people after bombings near the border with Israel. Despite a ceasefire, fighting and air strikes continue along the “Yellow Line,” and Safiuddin has lost colleagues and family members due to the ongoing violence.Key Facts
- Ali Safiuddin leads the Civil Defence in Tyre, southern Lebanon.
- Southern Lebanon faces frequent bombings near the “Yellow Line,” a security area claimed by Israel.
- Safiuddin lost his one-year-old daughter in a 2006 Israeli strike on the Civil Defence center.
- He helped rescue a girl after the 2020 Beirut port explosion, which killed over 200 people.
- His 18-year-old son now works with him in the Civil Defence team.
- Three members of his team were killed in an Israeli air strike in April.
- Israel has targeted first responders and healthcare workers in Lebanon, killing at least 135 since March, according to the UN.
- First responders have changed their rescue methods for safety, using backup teams during strikes.
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