Total Internet Blackout in Gaza as Israel Targets Last Fiber Line
Gaza (Quds News Network)- The Gaza Strip has plunged into a complete internet and communication blackout after Israeli attacks severed the last remaining fiber-optic line, the Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority announced on Thursday.
The authority confirmed that fixed-line internet and telecommunication services are now entirely cut off across Gaza, including the central and southern regions, which have now joined the digital silence already imposed on Gaza City and the north for the past two days.
“This is the result of systematic attacks on Gaza’s already fragile telecom infrastructure,” the authority said in a statement. Technicians have tried multiple times to repair and reroute damaged lines, but Israeli restrictions have blocked all efforts.
The continued blackout risks completely isolating Gaza from the world, affecting critical humanitarian, medical, media, and educational operations. Aid workers, journalists, and hospitals have reported severe disruptions in communication, hampering life-saving services.
For months, Israeli forces have prevented maintenance crews from accessing damaged sites or reaching alternative network routes. As a result, even backup infrastructure has collapsed.
The Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issued a stark warning, describing the situation as a “dangerous digital siege” and calling for urgent local and international intervention to facilitate repairs and restore basic connectivity.
This blackout comes amid intensified attacks and a worsening humanitarian crisis. The authority urged the global community to act immediately, stating that prolonged digital isolation will only deepen the suffering of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.
