Israel to approve Starlink deployment this weekSatellite internet service owned by Elon Musk Strengthen your telecommunications system In the middle of the military offensive on the Gaza Strip.
As confirmed in statements made to Bloomberg by Elad Malka, deputy director of the Ministry of Communications, the sale of terminals that allow connection to the technology mogul’s swarm of low-orbit satellites will be limited to official organizations.
The Government of Benjamin Netanyahu wants to use this network for the following purposes: improving connectivity across borders Operations against Hamas, the Palestinian movement that launched a surprise coup in Israel’s south and north on October 7, killing 1,200 people, are being stepped up. Israel’s bombing and land invasion of Gaza killed more than 20,000 people.
Israel is considering its access to Starlink strategically to enhance its capabilities in a “full-year” conflict until 2024, according to Defense Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari. For this reason, the Israeli Administration Accelerated all processes for licensing This is necessary for Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, which is responsible for the satellite internet project.
blockade in Gaza
However, Starlink will not be available to humanitarian aid organizations People working in the besieged area during the war, which is in its fourth month. Musk agreed not to grant access to NGOs in the occupied Palestinian territories without approval from the Israeli defense establishment.
In late November, the world’s richest man angered Netanyahu’s camp by saying he wanted the satellite internet service to help NGOs “recognized by the international community.” A few weeks later, Musk reached an agreement to put Starlink at the disposal of the Hebrew State. Until further notice, Your satellite internet connection will continue to be blocked LoopBecause the Israeli armed forces are afraid that it will be used by Hamas if it is activated.
Musk’s visit to Israel was also a public relations operation. Meetings with the country’s political leaders helped him covering up his controversial support for an anti-Semitic message in X, formerly known as Twitter and owned by the social network. The Nazis’ presence on the platform led major brands to pull their advertising; This dealt a serious blow to the boss’s business.