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eSIMs in Gaza: An Imperfect and Potentially Dangerous Alternative
Gaza has been through at least four near-total communication blackouts since October 7. The latest internet blackout, on November 16,…
Social Media Censorship Threatens Journalists and Bloggers in Yemen
On July 8, the military police in Marib province, which is under the control of the internationally recognized and Gulf-backed…
Towards the monetization of human rights: Meta’s paid version raises serious privacy concerns
In the past weeks, Meta and X set forth their intention to make their platforms ad-free in exchange for a…
Beware of Phishing Scams Targeting Page Admins!
With the ongoing war on Gaza since October 7, censorship, shadowbanning, and other new measures applied by tech companies, we…
Telecommunications Sector Emergency Plan in Lebanon: Satellite Solutions over Realistic Options
Lebanese Minister of Communications, Johnny Corm, and subsequently by Prime Minister Najib Mikati, expressed their eagerness about finalizing a deal…
Palestine unplugged: how Israel disrupts Gaza’s internet
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Content note: The following post contains references to violence and war. Since October 9, the 2.3 million…
Internet in Gaza: Limited even before war
“Recent airstrikes amidst relentless aggression have severely damaged the last-standing international routes connecting Gaza to the outside world, in addition…