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    In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments:

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  • Israel hits Gaza City campus as military orders fresh evacuations

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    The Israeli military destroyed another building of the Islamic University in Gaza City on Sunday, saying Hamas had used the facility to monitor Israeli soldiers and plan attacks.

    Videos published by both Israeli and Palestinian media showed the building being struck and collapsing, and the military confirmed the attack. The claims could not be independently verified.

    According to Palestinians, displaced Gazans had been sheltering on the grounds of the university, which has been targeted several times during the nearly two-year war.

    The Israeli military had issued a fresh evacuation order for parts of Gaza City’s Rimal neighbourhood and the port area, urging civilians to move immediately to the al-Mawasi “humanitarian zone” further south.

    Israeli forces also hit the al-Kawthar residential tower, saying Hamas militants had installed intelligence-gathering equipment and observation posts there. The allegation could not be independently confirmed. Video footage showed the high-rise collapsing.

    Israel has flattened dozens of high-rises in Gaza City, asserting that the Palestinian militant group Hamas uses residential towers for military purposes.

    Israeli media reported that around 280,000 people have fled Gaza City, once home to roughly 1 million residents. The Hamas-run media office put the figure at about 350,000. Many civilians remain reluctant to relocate to designated safe zones, citing past Israeli attacks on such areas.

    Israeli officials have said the airstrikes are part of preparations for a deeper ground offensive aimed at dismantling Hamas units believed to be based in Gaza City.

    But the conservative daily Israel Hayom reported on Sunday significant resistance within the army’s top ranks to the planned assault. Senior officials warned that, especially after the recent attack in Qatar, Israel could be endangering its national security “in an unprecedented way.”

    Security officials have questioned whether the operation can achieve its stated goal of destroying Hamas, warning it could last for months, jeopardize the lives of remaining hostages, cause heavy Israeli military losses and further isolate Israel internationally because of the images of destruction and civilian casualties emerging from Gaza.

    The Gaza war was triggered by the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 abducted. Israel says 48 hostages remain in Gaza, 20 of them believed to be alive.

    The Hamas-run health authority in Gaza says more than 64,800 Palestinians have been killed since the war began. The tally does not distinguish between civilians and fighters, but the figures are regarded as broadly credible by the United Nations.

    Large parts of the densely populated territory have been devastated by Israeli bombardments. Critics accuse Israel of war crimes and, in some cases – including Spain’s government – of genocide. Israel insists it is acting in self-defence.

    Ambulances and emergency vehicles have been put out of service due to shelling, and destruction by Israeli bulldozers during incursions into several cities. According to an employee of the Palestinian Ministry of Health’s ambulance and emergency services at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, a significant number of ambulance officers have been killed and others injured while performing their duties. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa

    Ambulances and emergency vehicles have been put out of service due to shelling, and destruction by Israeli bulldozers during incursions into several cities. According to an employee of the Palestinian Ministry of Health's ambulance and emergency services at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, a significant number of ambulance officers have been killed and others injured while performing their duties. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa

    Ambulances and emergency vehicles have been put out of service due to shelling, and destruction by Israeli bulldozers during incursions into several cities. According to an employee of the Palestinian Ministry of Health’s ambulance and emergency services at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, a significant number of ambulance officers have been killed and others injured while performing their duties. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa

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  • Stealth Power and Braun Ambulances Debut Duke University Life Flight Ambulance at EMS World Expo 2019

    Stealth Power and Braun Ambulances Debut Duke University Life Flight Ambulance at EMS World Expo 2019

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    Press Release



    updated: Oct 16, 2019

    ​​​​​​​​Stealth Power and Braun Ambulances will debut a custom-built Duke University Life Flight ambulance at EMS World Expo 2019 in New Orleans on October 16, 2019. This ambulance is equipped with Stealth Power’s Automatic Idle Reduction System (SPAIRS), which includes an auto start/stop function that reduces a vehicle’s idle time, thereby improving operational efficiency, decreasing fuel consumption and costs, and lowering carbon emissions.

    Duke University Hospital, a nationally ranked medical and surgical facility in Durham, NC, is also embracing green energy alternatives, as part of the University’s focus on transportation-related GHG emissions and a commitment to carbon neutrality by 2024. By choosing a SPAIRS-equipped vehicle, Duke is one step closer to its 2024 goal, while maintaining its high operational and quality of care standards.

    The Stealth Power system is installed on a new Duke University Life Flight vehicle. This Super Chief Type I ambulance sits on an International 4300 crew cab chassis and is a Critical Care Transport ambulance for Duke University Hospital. According to Travis Loy, Emergency Services Fleet Coordinator for Duke University Life Flight, “[The] decision to utilize Stealth Power in lieu of a diesel generator was easy. First, we can reduce our carbon footprint by not producing unnecessary diesel exhaust…while providing energy to the core of our patient-centered care. Second, Stealth Power is powerful enough to support our mission in the event of ambulance breakdown or other event where our ambulance must be powered down. [The Stealth Power team] has worked diligently to assess our needs and provide a solution that benefits our patients, crew and the environment.”​

    Stealth Power’s Automatic Idle Reduction Solution helps improve the efficiency of fleets, such as the  New York City Fire Department (FDNY), the Austin Police Department and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, among others, by automatically turning the ambulance’s engine on and off when the vehicle is idling. This limits the run-time of the vehicle, lowers diesel fuel consumption and cost, and decreases engine wear and tear. But perhaps most importantly, the Stealth Power intelligent energy technology dramatically reduces carbon emissions from the vehicles – which contributes to improved air quality for public safety personnel and the communities they serve.

    “The SPAIRS solution for Duke University’s Life Flight ambulance showcases Stealth Power’s benefits to all emergency vehicles. Our customizable technology helps fleet managers improve their department’s efficiencies, cut down on costs, and reduce their fleet’s carbon emissions. It’s a win-win for all types of fleets, and we’re excited to exhibit it at this year’s EMS World alongside Braun Ambulances,” states Shannon Sentell, COO for Stealth Power.

    ​Contact

    Donika Toncheva I  512 306 0088 I media@stealthpower.net

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    Stealth Power is the global leader in intelligent energy and idle reduction technology. The company develops automatic idle reduction systems (SPAIRS) for fleets seeking mobile auxiliary power or idle reduction solutions and hybrid intelligent energy systems (SPHIES) for companies seeking remote or grid-tied hybrid power. Combining fast, full, and dependable hybrid power with real-time data and predictive analytics, Stealth Power helps businesses save money, lower emissions, and keep their fleets and equipment operating at peak performance. Their technology has prevented the release of thousands of tons of hazardous emissions into the atmosphere and preserved millions of gallons of fuel – as well as millions of dollars – for their clients. Manufactured in the USA, they maintain the highest standard of excellence.

    Source: Stealth Power

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