{"id":2087199,"date":"2023-11-01T18:22:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T22:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-us-warns-israel-not-to-cut-gaza-internet-access\/"},"modified":"2023-11-01T18:24:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T22:24:22","slug":"israel-war-us-warns-israel-not-to-cut-gaza-internet-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-us-warns-israel-not-to-cut-gaza-internet-access\/","title":{"rendered":"US warns Israel against cutting Gaza&#8217;s internet access during the war."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-war-us-warns-israel-not-to-cut-gaza-internet-access%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2087199&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The\u200b United States Warns \u2063Israel: Don&#8217;t Disconnect \u2063Gaza from the Internet<\/h2>\n<p>On Wednesday, as Israel intensified its ground incursion, the Gaza Strip experienced a \u200ctemporary blackout in internet and telephone\u2064 services. While it is unclear whether the blackout was intentional, U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller \u200bissued a warning to Israel, emphasizing the importance of maintaining internet access for the people of\u2064 Gaza.<\/p>\n<h3>November to Remember: District Attorney \u2063Races Focus on Crime Spike and Prison Reform<\/h3>\n<p>Miller \u2064acknowledged the need for certain operational decisions by \u200cthe Israelis but stressed \u200cthat \u2062internet access should remain viable\u2063 for the people \u200cof Gaza \u200cas a general \u200cprinciple. He also emphasized \u2062the expectation that Israel conducts its\u200d military campaign in compliance with international law, \u200caccording to \u2063the Times of \u2062Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The Palestine Telecommunications\u2064 Company, Paltel, reported the\u200d Wednesday blackout \u2063in a post on X, expressing regret over the interruption of \u200ccommunications and internet services in Gaza. However, subsequent reports from journalists in Gaza \u2064indicated that internet access and \u200dphone usage were restored.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, on Friday, coinciding with the start of Israeli ground\u200c operations, internet and phone communications were completely severed in Gaza. It was only after significant pressure from\u200d the United States that access was restored on Sunday, as reported by the Times of Israel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here for more from\u2064 The Washington \u2063Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200bWhat are the consequences of \u200cdisconnecting Gaza from the internet, particularly\u200c in terms of access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-diego-using-huge-convention-center-to-house-unaccompanied-migrant-children\/\" title=\"San Diego Using Huge Convention Center To House Unaccompanied Migrant Children\">vital services<\/a> and freedom of speech<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The United States Warns Israel: Don&#8217;t \u2063Disconnect Gaza from the Internet<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, as Israel \u200bintensified its ground incursion, the Gaza Strip experienced a temporary blackout \u2062in internet and telephone services. While it is unclear whether \u200cthe blackout was intentional, U.S. State Department spokesman \u200dMatthew Miller issued \u2064a warning to Israel, emphasizing the importance of maintaining internet access for the people of Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Miller acknowledged the need for certain operational decisions by the Israelis but stressed that internet access should\u2062 remain viable for the \u2063people of Gaza as\u200c a general principle. He also emphasized the expectation\u200c that Israel conducts its military \u2063campaign\u200b in compliance with international law, according to\u2062 the Times of Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The Palestine Telecommunications Company, Paltel,\u200d reported the Wednesday \u200bblackout in a post, expressing regret over the interruption of communications and internet services in Gaza. However, subsequent reports from journalists\u200b in Gaza\u200d indicated that internet access and phone usage were restored.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, on Friday, coinciding with the start of Israeli ground operations,\u2064 internet\u2063 and phone communications were completely severed in Gaza. It was only\u2064 after significant pressure from \u2062the United States that access was restored on Sunday, as reported by the Times of\u200b Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Internet and communication services play a crucial role \u2062in our modern society. They facilitate \u2064access to information, help maintain connections, and enable people to communicate with\u2062 each other. In times of crisis and conflict, maintaining such access becomes even more essential, as \u2063it allows individuals to\u200d seek help, share information, and connect with the outside world.<\/p>\n<p>Disconnecting Gaza from the internet not only deprives its residents of vital communication tools \u2063but also\u200b hampers their ability to access important services, including healthcare, education, and emergency assistance. It hinders the flow of information and restricts the people&#8217;s right to free speech and expression.<\/p>\n<p>The United\u200b States&#8217; warning to Israel highlights the importance of upholding these principles \u200dand ensuring that internet access is maintained during\u2062 times of\u2062 conflict. Such access can help mitigate the impact of hostilities on the civilian population and contribute to a more informed and inclusive society.<\/p>\n<p>While Israel has the right to take measures to\u2064 protect\u200d its security, it should prioritize minimizing the disruption to vital services, including internet and communication, in the Gaza Strip. Efforts should be made to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pennsylvania-principal-threatens-to-punish-students-protesting-transgender-bathroom-policy\/\" title=\"PA principal warns of consequences for students protesting transgender bathroom policy.\">find\u2063 alternative ways<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-us-warns-israel-not-to-cut-gaza-internet-access\/\" title=\"US warns Israel against cutting Gaza's internet access during the war.\">addressing security\u200b concerns<\/a> without compromising\u200c the well-being and rights of the people.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/52-billion-taxpayer-giveaway-bill-for-semiconductor-industry-clears-key-senate-hurdle\/\" title=\" Billion Taxpayer Giveaway Bill for  Semiconductor Industry Clears Key Senate Hurdle\">world increasingly dependent<\/a> on\u2063 technology and interconnectedness, access to the internet should be considered a basic human right. It\u200d is \u2063the responsibility of all governments to ensure that their actions do not impede access to this essential\u2062 tool for communication, information, and progress.<\/p>\n<p>As the conflict between Israel and Gaza continues, it is\u2063 crucial \u2064for all parties involved to consider the impact of their actions on the people and strive for a solution that respects and upholds the rights and well-being \u2062of \u200call. The United States&#8217; warning serves as a reminder of\u2063 the importance of maintaining internet access, even in challenging times, to support the fundamental rights and needs of the people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US cautioned Israel against blocking Gaza&#8217;s internet. During Israel&#8217;s intensified ground incursion on Wednesday, internet and phone services in Gaza temporarily ceased. 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