Elon Musk's Starlink to Provide Internet Access for Aid Organizations in Gaza

Elon Musk announced that his Starlink satellite service will provide internet access to internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza, which has been experiencing a telecommunications blackout. The offer was made in response to a post by US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who called the blackout unacceptable. Israel's Communications Minister threatened to sever ties with Starlink, citing concerns that Hamas would use the internet service for terrorist activities. The World Health Organization expressed interest in using Starlink to communicate with their staff and health facilities in Gaza. UN agencies and NGOs reported losing contact with their teams in the region. Musk's Starlink service was previously deployed in Ukraine after the Russian invasion in 2022.