"The disconnection of internet and phone services is a bad omen. It has always been a bad signal something very brutal is going to happen,"
"The situation around me is very desperate. People in tents and in houses are very worried for their lives. Many can't afford to leave, but many do not want to,"
"due to the ongoing aggression and the targeting of the main network routes"
Internet and phone services were cut across the Gaza Strip, with telecoms reporting damage to main network routes. Previous blackouts have preceded intense Israeli assaults. Israeli forces control Gaza City's eastern suburbs and have been heavily striking Sheikh Radwan and Tel Al-Hawa, positioning to advance toward central and western populated areas. Tanks were seen moving in two Gaza City areas toward the city centre. Hundreds of thousands of civilians are sheltering in tents and damaged homes; many fled since August 10 while many remain. At least 14 Palestinians were killed across Gaza, including nine in Gaza City. The Israeli military says it is expanding operations and targeting what it calls terror infrastructure, and continues activity in Khan Younis and Rafah.
Read at Irish Independent
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