Israel attacking first responders and fire fighting vehicle in northern Gaza, Palestinian civil defence says

Israel is attacking the Palestinian civil defence in Gaza, the organisation said in a statement. 

"Our work has completely stopped in the northern governorate and the situation has become catastrophic there, and the citizens there are now without humanitarian services," the Palestinian civil defence said. 

Israel arrested five first responders from the organisation in northern Gaza's Sheikh Zayed area and attacked a team of first responders in Beit Lahia. According to the civil defence, three members were injured. 

Israeli tanks also shelled the only remaining firefighting vehicle in the area causing it to catch fire.