Israeli air and ground strikes intensify in Gaza; internet collapse cuts territory off from outside
Friday, 27 October 2023 Internet and phone services in Gaza have collapsed due to intensified Israeli bombardment, leaving the 2.3 million people in the strip cut off from the outside world and each other. The Israeli military's announcement of "expanding" ground operations signifies a potential all-out invasion of Gaza. This has led to a blackout in internet and communication services, exacerbating the already dire situation for Palestinians, who are huddled in homes and shelters with dwindling supplies of food and water.
An Israeli tank fires on a car near Salahedin Road, in the Zaytun district on the southern fringes of Gaza City. Israeli tanks advanced into the district on 30 October, cutting a key road from the north to the south of the war-torn Palestinian territory. Since 27 October, Israeli forces have stepped...
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