Internet blackout in Gaza surpasses 96 hours

NetBlocks, an online tech watchdog, has reported that the internet blackout in Gaza has now reached more than 96 hours, making it the longest telecommunications disruption in the conflict so far.

The watchdog added that most people in Gaza have not been able to reach the outside world since 12 January.

⚠ Update: Live metrics show the internet blackout in the #Gaza Strip has now passed 96 hours; the disruption is the longest sustained telecoms disruption on record since the onset of the conflict, with most residents unable to contact the outside world since 12 January 📉 pic.twitter.com/2mizfEjYPk
— NetBlocks (@netblocks) January 16, 2024