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Close-ups in Gaza Ep.17: Communications lost in Gaza as Israel intensifies bombing
Global Stringer
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On the night of October 27, explosions continued to light up the Gazan sky as the Israeli forces showered the besieged Palestinian territory with bombs and missiles. Communications and internet services were also temporarily cut off. Palestinian authorities said Saturday that efforts are being made to restore telecoms and internet connectivity in Gaza. By Sunday, local media were reporting about a gradual restoration of communications.

Our CGTN stringer recorded the latest situation in Gaza, including the living conditions there. "The phone is dead. Not one signal bar to call or use mobile data," one resident said.

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