E-Sims supply an answer to Israel’s use of connectivity and web blackouts as a weapon of conflict in Gaza.
Israel’s conflict on Gaza has taken a large number of shapes, however the bombing and the raids are solely a part of the story.
One other much less talked-about weapon is connectivity – or lack thereof.
Israel controls a lot of the electrical energy in addition to the telecommunication and web entry in Gaza. Entry to the web is taken into account a fundamental human proper by the United Nations. It retains us knowledgeable and permits us to attach with one another and the world.
That connection is very vital throughout instances of conflict.
Presenter:
Anelise Borges
Friends:
Afaf Al Najjar – Gaza Resident
Alp Toker – Govt Director of NetBlocks
Mirna El Helbawi – Journalist
Dorgham Abusalim – Author and communication specialist