Information from Gaza remains limited following Israel’s cutting of communications in the Strip last night, 27 October as it launched an unprecedented barrage of airstrikes and expanded its ground operations. At the same time, the United Nations General Assembly voted on a resolution calling for a cessation of hostilities and protection of civilians. Live Updates Update 5: Businessman and SpaceX founder Elon Musk announced on Saturday, 28 October, that SpaceX’s satellite network Starlink will help provide and support communication links in Gaza through aid organizations following Israel’s communication blackout of the Strip. “Starlink will support connectivity to internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza,” Musk said on X on 28 October, in response to a tweet by US member of the House of Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Update 4: Hundreds of Palestinians were killed by Israel’s 27 October strikes on Gaza with the deal toll reaching 7,760 and over 21,400 injured, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced to the media. Over in the West Bank, settlers and Israeli security forces have killed 111 Palestinians with over 1,950 injured. Over 250 Palestinians were forced to flee their homes in the village…
Israel Pulls Diplomats from Turkey, Mass Pro-Palestine Protests
October 28, 2023
