Internet and Phone Service Blackout in Gaza Amid Intensified Israeli Strikes

Palestine, State of
The blackout coincided with the intensification of Israeli airstrikes in response to rocket attacks from Hamas.
The Gaza Strip experienced a significant internet and phone service blackout on October 27, 2023.

On October 27, 2023, the Gaza Strip experienced a significant internet and phone service blackout as Israel intensified its strikes in the region. The blackout has raised concerns about the ability of residents to communicate and access information. The Israeli military has been conducting airstrikes in response to rocket attacks from Hamas, a Palestinian militant group. The escalation in violence has led to a significant number of casualties on both sides. The internet and phone service blackout has further complicated the situation, making it difficult for humanitarian organizations to coordinate aid and for residents to stay informed and communicate with the outside world. The exact cause of the blackout is unclear, but it coincides with the intensification of Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli military has not commented on the blackout.

Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • The exact cause of the internet and phone service blackout is unclear.

Sources

91%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Internet blackout hits Gaza as Israel ramps up strikes

NBC News Digital Adela Suliman Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The article provides a detailed account of the internet blackout in Gaza, which is not covered in the same depth in the other articles.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (90%)
    • The article seems to lean towards the perspective of the Gazans, emphasizing the difficulties they are facing due to the internet blackout.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
      • NBC News is owned by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Comcast has been known to donate to both Democratic and Republican parties, which could potentially influence the site's reporting.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      88%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      Israel intensifies Gaza bombardment as internet and phone services go down

      The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Ruth Eglash Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
      • Unique Points
        • The article provides a broader context of the conflict, including the historical background and the international response.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (85%)
        • The article seems to lean towards the Israeli perspective, emphasizing the reasons for their actions.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
          • The Washington Post is owned by Nash Holdings, LLC, a company controlled by Jeff Bezos. Bezos has made significant donations to both Democratic and Republican parties, which could potentially influence the site's reporting.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          85%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          Israel intensifies Gaza bombardment as internet and phone services go down

          Al Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
          • Unique Points
            • The article provides a unique perspective from the ground in Gaza, including interviews with local residents.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (85%)
            • The article seems to lean towards the Palestinian perspective, emphasizing the human cost of the conflict.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (60%)
              • Al Jazeera is a state-funded broadcaster in Qatar. Qatar has previously funded Hamas, which could potentially influence the site's reporting on Israel and Palestine.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication