Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 03:19am on 29 Oct 2023,Sunday International
Israel has issued a warning after Elon Musk offered communication support to war-torn Gaza through his Starlink satellite internet service. Israel's communication minister Shlomo Karhi expressed concerns that the service could be utilized for "terrorist activities" by Hamas militants. Musk's announcement followed criticism from US representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez regarding Israel's communication blackout in Gaza. The blackout, affecting 2.3 million people, hampers emergency services and humanitarian efforts. While Musk assured support for Gaza aid groups, concerns persist about potential misuse. SpaceX has not clarified how Starlink connections would be safeguarded against unauthorized use by Hamas.
