Without fuel, internet and phone service has fully collapsed in Gaza

Nov 17, 2023 ·

The ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza has escalated in recent weeks, with an airstrike attack on the internet infrastructure in Gaza triggering a major humanitarian crisis in the region. The strike was made by the Israeli military in response to increased rocket attacks from militant groups in Gaza.

The attack left the majority of Gaza’s population without access to the internet, impacting 1.8 million people who rely on the service for communication, education, medical care, business, and entertainment. As a result, there is also a serious lack of access to essential services such as banking and shopping.

The blackout has caused widespread disruption to everyday life for both Palestinians in Gaza and Israelis living near the border. The outage has also disrupted the flow of humanitarian aid from international organizations and NGOs, limiting access to food, medicines, and other vital supplies.

The current situation has been described as “one of the greatest humanitarian crises in modern history” by the United Nations. The UN is calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as well as an end to the airstrikes and blockade that have caused the collapse of internet access in Gaza. They are also calling on the international community to provide more support to the Palestinian people in need.

The conflict is seen by many as a reflection of the deeper issues at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These include the long-standing Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, the blockade of the Gaza strip, and the unequal treatment of Palestinians in Israel.

The crisis in Israel and Gaza is likely to continue in the foreseeable future unless meaningful and lasting solutions are found. It is clear that an immediate resolution to the conflict is needed in order to prevent further suffering and destruction in the region.