Internet and Phone Services Restored in Gaza After Communications Blackout

Palestine, State of
Internet and phone services have been restored in Gaza after a communications blackout that lasted for several days.
The blackout was reportedly due to a malfunction in the main communications line, which was subsequently repaired.
The exact cause of the malfunction remains unclear, with some sources suggesting it was due to a technical issue, while others hinting at possible interference.

Internet and phone services have been restored in Gaza after a communications blackout that lasted for several days. The blackout was reportedly due to a malfunction in the main communications line, which was subsequently repaired. The disruption affected both landline and mobile services, causing significant inconvenience to the residents of Gaza. The exact cause of the malfunction remains unclear, with some sources suggesting it was due to a technical issue, while others hinting at possible interference. The restoration of services was confirmed by both Palestinian and Israeli officials. The blackout had raised concerns among human rights organizations, who emphasized the importance of communication services in times of crisis. The restoration of services has been welcomed by the residents of Gaza, who rely heavily on these services for their daily activities.

Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • The exact cause of the malfunction remains unclear, with conflicting reports suggesting it was due to a technical issue or possible interference.

Sources

89%

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(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

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Internet, phone services return to Gaza after communications blackout

Al Jazeera Media Network Sunday, 29 October 2023 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The article provides unique insights from local residents about the impact of the blackout on their daily lives.
  • 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 leans towards empathizing with the residents of Gaza, which could be seen as a bias.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
      • Al Jazeera is a state-funded broadcaster in Qatar, a country that has previously funded Hamas, which could potentially bias its coverage of Middle Eastern issues.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      92%

      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

      Gaza: Internet and phone services restored after blackout

      BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ Sunday, 29 October 2023 00:00
      • Unique Points
        • The article provides unique information about the technical aspects of the blackout and its restoration.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (95%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
        • BBC is a public service broadcaster funded by the UK government's television license fee, which could potentially influence its coverage of international issues.
        • 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

        Gaza communications blackout ends as Israel restores services

        The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Saturday, 28 October 2023 00:00
        • Unique Points
          • The article provides unique political context about the blackout and its implications.
        • 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 Israel's perspective, which could be seen as a bias.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (75%)
            • The Washington Post is owned by Nash Holdings, LLC, a company controlled by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon. Bezos' various business interests could potentially influence the paper's coverage.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication