Tech billionaire Elon Musk has offered to provide aid organizations in Gaza with access to his Starlink satellite internet service. This comes at a time when millions in the region have been cut off from communications due to the ongoing conflict. Musk stated on his social media platform that his company, SpaceX, will support communication links with internationally recognized aid organizations, including the U.N. This move is similar to Musk’s previous promise to provide Starlink access to Ukraine during Russia’s invasion of the country. However, Musk’s stance on providing communication technology to war-torn countries has shifted in recent times.
Musk’s pledge is particularly significant as communications in the Gaza Strip have been severely disrupted due to continued bombardments by the Israeli Defense Force. This has left Palestinian civilians without a means to call for aid and has paralyzed health networks. The death toll in Palestine has risen to over 7,700, with a majority of the casualties being women and children. Israeli officials have declared a new phase in the war as bombardments escalate and preparations for expanded ground operations are underway. The conflict between Israel and Hamas began after a series of surprise attacks carried out by the terrorist organization resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 Israelis.
This article is based on wire service reports.
