What it means to lose the internet during war
Internet access has been significantly disrupted in Gaza since the start of its ongoing war with Israel, including a recent blackout that lasted more than 30 hours. On POLITICO Tech, host Steven Overly speaks with Palestinian community activist Nour Swirki and an internet watchdog — NetBlocks director Alp Toker — about what it means to be disconnected from friends, family and the world.
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Internet access has been significantly disrupted in Gaza since the start of its ongoing war with Israel, including a recent blackout that lasted more than 30 hours. On POLITICO Tech, host Steven Overly speaks with Palestinian community activist Nour Swirki and an internet watchdog — NetBlocks director Alp Toker — about what it means to be disconnected from friends, family and the world.
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