The article highlights the importance of the internet in conflict zones, specifically focusing on Gaza, where over 17 months of internet blackouts have severely affected communication and essential services. At RightsCon 2023, the #ReconnectGaza campaign, led by 7amleh and various international organizations, was launched to rebuild the telecommunications infrastructure that has suffered significant destruction. The campaign not only seeks immediate emergency solutions for connectivity but also advocates for the implementation of modern technologies that foster education, healthcare, and economic recovery, while ensuring the safety of telecommunications workers repairing critical services.
In times of conflict, the internet becomes more than just a tool-it is a lifeline, connecting those caught in chaos with the outside world.
Without internet access, communities become isolated, and the flow of critical information is disrupted, making an already dire situation even worse.
The #ReconnectGaza campaign demands the establishment of an independent oversight body to safeguard the telecommunications infrastructure and ensure connectivity for the people of Gaza.
This loss of connectivity has crippled essential services--preventing healthcare coordination, disrupting education, and isolating Palestinians from the digital economy.
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