The General Directorate of Civil Defense announced in a statement that "one of its members, Khalil Awwada, was injured while performing his humanitarian duty by Israeli enemy fire, and he was transferred to the hospital in critical condition." It noted that "the Director General of Civil Defense, Major Raymond Kattar, is monitoring his health status, wishing him a speedy recovery, and awarding him a commendation from the General Directorate of Civil Defense in recognition of his bravery."