Reconnect Gaza: Urgent Call to Restore Internet Access and End Isolation
In times of conflict, the internet is a lifeline—carrying voices and vital information. The #ReconnectGaza campaign seeks to restore Gaza’s telecommunications, damaged by 17 months of internet blackouts. This effort aims to enable education, healthcare, and economic growth, while advocating for a sovereign Palestinian ICT sector. Connectivity is a critical human right.
Hot Take:
Who knew that in the age of flying cars and AI assistants, we’d still be battling for basic internet access? Meanwhile, in Gaza, they’re fighting more than just lagging Netflix streams. Thanks to the #ReconnectGaza campaign, the fight for digital rights is on, because let’s face it—what good is a cat video if you can’t even load it?
Key Points:
- RightsCon conference highlights the urgent need for Gaza’s internet restoration.
- 75% of Gaza’s telecommunications infrastructure is damaged; 50% is completely destroyed.
- #ReconnectGaza campaign launched to rebuild and modernize Gaza’s network.
- Calls for an independent Palestinian ICT sector to end external control.
- Internet access recognized as critical for human rights and survival.
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