Elon Musk announced that starlinkthe satellite network of SpaceXwill provide connectivity in the Gaza Strip in the middle of Hamas-Israel conflict through internationally recognized organizations and assured that “no terminal has requested a connection in that area”.
“No terminal in Gaza has attempted to communicate with our constellation. SpaceX will support communication links with internationally recognized aid organizations“said the South African tycoon through his official account on X (ex Twitter).
After the conflict that increased two weeks ago in the Gaza Stripfollowing the attack by the Palestinian movement Hamas in certain cities of Israel, Residents reported cuts to telephone and Internet services, making calls to loved ones, ambulances or colleagues elsewhere virtually impossible, while Israel expanded its air and ground assault.
International humanitarian organizations stated that The latest outage, which began on Friday night, was worsening an already desperate situationby hindering life-saving operations and preventing them from contacting their personnel on the ground.
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After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Starlink satellites were essential to maintain Internet connectivity in some areas despite Russian interference attempts.
Musk has already carried out the transfer of connectivity to other continents: in July provided communication to different points in South America that had maintenance problems and were supplied only with generators and solar panels as the only sources of energy.
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Israel-Hamas War: Argentina will send humanitarian aid to the affected population
With the conflict between Israel and Gaza that seems to have no end, and in the middle of the request for Hamas frees the 21 Argentine hostagesthe president of the Argentine Agency for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance-White Helmets (Aciah), Sabina Fredericconfirmed that Argentina will send humanitarian aid for “the entire affected population.”
According to Frederic’s statements, the Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero contacted the secretary general of United Nations, Antonio Guterreswho “asked for humanitarian aid” for anyone affected, be it Israeli or Palestinian.
Based on the specific request of the United Nations, Argentina is mobilizing medical supplies, humanitarian supplies, clothes, water purification tablets, among other products. The goal is to bring them to border between Egypt and Gazawhere trucks are entering, and it is expected that they can arrive starting next week.
The owner of White Helmets He noted that the Government has been offering humanitarian aid since the start of the attacklast October 7.
Source: Ambito
