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

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Elon Musk's Starlink to Provide Internet Connectivity to Aid Organizations in Gaza
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Elon Musk announced that SpaceX's satellite internet service, Starlink, will offer connectivity to internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza, which is currently experiencing a communications blackout imposed by Israeli forces. Musk stated that no connection request has been made yet, but he pledged support for communication links with aid groups and the UN. The blackout has been criticized by humanitarian organizations, warning of potential human rights atrocities. While Starlink has been used in other regions with disrupted internet infrastructure, the feasibility of providing connectivity in Gaza remains uncertain.

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