Disruption in Internet Services within the Gaza Strip
The Israeli ground offensive in the Gaza Strip is ongoing, causing widespread violence and civilian displacement. Amidst this turmoil, reports have emerged of a significant disruption in the region's internet connectivity.
Eyewitnesses have reported that people are still fleeing the contested city of Gaza, seeking safety and refuge from the ongoing conflict. Additionally, residents in the south of the Gaza Strip have reported disruptions in their internet services.
The exact cause of the internet disruption remains unclear, but NetBlocks, a digital monitoring organisation, has confirmed the disruption and attributed it to an attack on one of the main fiber optic cables. The attack appears to have occurred in the south of the Gaza Strip, with major impacts reported in the region's north.
The Israeli military has not yet confirmed an attack on the main fiber optic cable in the south of the Gaza Strip, but a military spokesperson has stated that they are looking into the reports regarding the internet disruption. The extent of the damage to the main fiber optic cable is unknown at this time.
The city of Gaza is still experiencing violent conflict, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. The incident is occurring amidst a new Israeli ground offensive in the region, which has exacerbated the already dire situation in the territory.
The Israeli military is investigating the reports of internet disruption, and it is hoped that further information will become available in the coming days. In the meantime, the people of Gaza continue to suffer, with their lives disrupted by both the ongoing conflict and the loss of their vital internet services.
