<h1>Gaza telecommunications outage affects 70% of network infrastructure hampering humanitarian operations and emergency services</h1> Internet and phone networks in central and southern Gaza experienced major outages for over a week after strikes damaged main connections. The telecommunications disruption affected approximately 70% of Gaza's network infrastructure, severely hampering humanitarian operations, emergency services, and educational activities. Aid workers struggled to coordinate relief efforts and communicate with displaced populations who rely heavily on mobile services due to unsafe roads and fuel shortages. The outage prevented access to evacuation orders, medical assistance, online banking, and educational classes. Repair efforts restored some services in southern areas, though ongoing attacks threaten future maintenance capabilities due to material shortages.