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27 Internet Outages Disrupt Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

12/29/2025

Summary

Gaza Faces Outages

At least 27 internet and telecommunications outages have affected Gaza since Israel's assault began in October 2023.
Access Now reports that the latest outage occurred in September 2023, before a ground invasion.
The disruptions may be due to intentional sabotage or negligence.
They have severely impacted emergency responses and the delivery of essential services, including food and water, to the besieged population.

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Civilians Under Siege

Gaza's internet disruptions amid the conflict show how access can become a weapon affecting civilians.
A report notes that attacks on internet infrastructure are increasingly common, with civilian life as collateral.
The Taliban's internet shutdown in Afghanistan and prior cuts in Iran and Sudan illustrate a trend of state controls to suppress dissent.
A lack of international response raises concerns about the safety of global internet infrastructure and essential services.

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Gaza Faces Outages

At least 27 internet and telecommunications outages have affected Gaza since Israel's assault began in October 2023.
Access Now reports that the latest outage occurred in September 2023, before a ground invasion.
The disruptions may be due to intentional sabotage or negligence.
They have severely impacted emergency responses and the delivery of essential services, including food and water, to the besieged population.

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