Starlink Satellite Service Activated in Gaza with UAE-Israel Support

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has successfully activated its Starlink satellite internet service in a hospital in Gaza, with collaborative efforts from the United Arab Emirates and Israel. This development, announced by Musk on X, comes as a significant boost to the medical facilities in Gaza, which have been severely impacted by the ongoing conflict. The activation at the UAE field hospital in Rafah will facilitate critical real-time medical consultations and improve connectivity for healthcare services, which have been hindered by the region’s damaged infrastructure.

The cooperation between the UAE and Israel in supporting this project follows their 2020 normalization agreement, part of a broader trend of increasing diplomatic ties brokered by the United States. This initiative not only underscores the growing partnerships in the region but also highlights the humanitarian efforts to mitigate the war’s impact on Gaza’s civilian population.