[Chapter-delegates] Internet Shutdown in Gaza

Wed Nov 8 05:27:22 PST 2023

Dear Borka,

Speaking for myself - please take your inflammatory politics somewhere
else.

Thank you.

Regards
Marcin

śr., 8 lis 2023 o 14:16 Borka Jerman Blazic via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> napisał(a):

>
> 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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