[Chapter-delegates] Internet Shutdown in Gaza
Borka Jerman Blazic
borka at e5.ijs.si
Wed Nov 8 05:15:15 PST 2023
Hi,
Bombing the city of Gaza and surroundings has obviously damaged the
internet infrastructure (links and servers). The damage was results
mainly from the Israel bombing the city by the Israel army. So
responsibility is in the Israel army and the repair must be done by the
subject that caused the damage. Do not try to hide the responsibility
for not working internet.
Regards,
Borka
Alan Levin je 8. 11. 2023 ob 13:21 napisal:
> Hi,
>
> On Wed, 8 Nov 2023 at 13:37, Hank Nussbacher via Chapter-delegates
> <chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:
>
> I am responding here as myself and not representing any organization.
>
>
> me too
>
> If Israel had the ability or even the capability to hit a button
> to turn
> off the Internet, they would not. And the connectivity numbers
> over
> the past month prove that.
>
>
> And even if they could, I do not believe one country should have the
> ability to shut down their neighbours internet.
> It is best to get more than one upstream.
>
> I believe "Internet Shutdowns" are by definition only applicable when
> done by their own government - and I hope the IETF will define it as
> such in their meeting today
> In this case I believe you are (falsely) accusing another government -
> in a bitter war with you - of shutting down your Internet. I believe
> this is highly political but technically incorrect. I believe it is
> recognised as best practice to run any network with multiple /
> redundant upstream providers.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Alan
>
>
> > Hi everybody,
> >
> > Last year the whole technical and internet community managed the
> > internet infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia despite the Ukraine
> > requests to delete all .rs domains and allocated IP numbers from
> RIPE
> > to thiis domain to stay without any changes. ISOC, RIPE,ICANN and
> > other organisation that have been asked to delete/remove the IP
> > numbers and .rs domains refused to do so and the technical
> > infrastructure stayed as it was. A letter that asked to protect the
> > current technical infrastructure based on the requests from all
> > worldwide organizations was sent by the ISOC president to the USA
> > president, Joe Biden.
> > The internet infrastructure is a technical infrastructure and
> should
> > stay working even in a war situation and should not be a subject of
> > any politics as "internet is for everyone". So, everything
> should be
> > done for recovering the internet in Gaza. Access to internet is
> > classified in UN as a human right. The world should be
> informed what
> > is happening in Gaza.
> >
> > For ISOC Slovenia
> >
> > Borka Jerman Blažič
> >
> >
> > Zaher Qassrawi via Chapter-delegates je 8. 11. 2023 ob
> 10:38 napisal:
> >>
> >> *Internet Shutdown in Gaza*
> >>
> >> **
> >>
> >> Internet Society – Palestine Chapter would like to draw your
> >> attention to the ongoing internet shutdown in Gaza, regularly
> imposed
> >> by the Israeli government, and the profound effects it is
> having on
> >> the lives of the people in the region. It is time to highlight
> what
> >> the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated in
> >> March 2023: that it is essential to reinforce universal access
> to the
> >> internet as a human right, and not just a privilege.
> >>
> >> This internet shutdown has serious implications for basic human
> >> rights, safety, and the livelihoods of the residents of Gaza. The
> >> decision to shut down the internet in Gaza has created a
> significant
> >> disruption in the daily lives of the people living there. The
> >> internet is an essential tool for communication, especially in
> these
> >> challenging times, and for accessing vital information. With its
> >> sudden absence, many aspects of daily life have been severely
> >> impacted during times of conflict:
> >>
> >> 1. *Healthcare*: In times of crisis, being online is of paramount
> >> importance as it serves as a lifeline connecting individuals to
> >> essential services like healthcare and emergency response teams.
> >> Access to the internet enables people to quickly reach out to
> medical
> >> professionals for vital health advice, especially when seconds can
> >> make a difference in emergencies. Additionally, being online
> allows
> >> individuals to report their location, enabling ambulances and
> first
> >> responders to reach them swiftly, potentially saving lives. In
> >> situations where every moment counts, the internet serves as a
> >> crucial tool to bridge the gap between those in distress and the
> >> assistance they urgently require. The internet shutdown has
> hindered
> >> access to medical advice and healthcare information, potentially
> >> putting lives at risk. Dr. Duaa Abu Shakra was a real-life
> example of
> >> such a need when she sent a message from the ruins of her
> destroyed
> >> house for help. This message allowed first responders to reach her
> >> and save her life along with her family.
> >>
> >> 2. *Communication*: The ability to communicate with loved ones,
> >> access critical information, and maintain contact with the outside
> >> world is now severely limited. Families are struggling to connect
> >> with each other, and many are left in the dark about the safety
> and
> >> well-being of their relatives in other parts of the world.
> >>
> >> 3. *Information Flow*: Access to accurate and timely
> information is
> >> crucial, particularly in times of crisis. The internet shutdown
> >> limits the ability of the people in Gaza to stay informed about
> the
> >> evolving situation, which can have serious implications for their
> >> safety and well-being. This raises concerns about the Israeli
> >> government's willingness to conceal what happened in Gaza
> without any
> >> witnesses.
> >>
> >> We call upon the international community to urge the Israeli
> >> government to reconsider the internet shutdown in Gaza and to find
> >> alternative means to address their concerns while ensuring that
> the
> >> basic human rights and needs of the people in the region are
> met. It
> >> is essential to remember that a thriving and connected
> community is
> >> more likely to contribute to peace and stability in the region.
> >>
> >> We urge the international community to closely monitor the
> situation
> >> and work towards a resolution that respects the rights and
> well-being
> >> of all individuals affected by this internet shutdown.
> >>
> >> *Internet Society*
> >>
> >> *Palestine Chapter*
> >>
> >> https://isoc.ps/?p=582
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >
> > --
> > Prof.dr.Borka Jerman-Blažič Ex-Head, Laboratory for Open systems
> and
> > Networks Jožef Stefan Institute and Faculty of Economics, Ljubljana
> > University Slovenia tel. +386 1 477 3408 tel. +386 1 477 3756 mob.
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