Gaza Hit by Telecoms Blackout as Israeli Tanks Advance

As the IDF pressed deeper into Gaza, phone and internet services were reported down across the Strip, severing communications for civilians and militants alike. The reported outage coincided with intensified armor movements and ongoing air activity, reflecting a broader operational tempo designed to dismantle remaining Hamas nodes and disrupt command-and-control. Local reports noted the blackout’s immediate toll on humanitarian coordination and family contact as night fell and operations continued.

The telecommunications loss complicated situational awareness on the ground, with relief organizations warning of cascading effects on medical evacuations and logistics. Israeli armor thrusts were observed probing urban corridors where militants have historically used dense neighborhoods as shields. By targeting infrastructure nodes used for coordination, the IDF aimed to limit the adversary’s ability to synchronize, even as it publicized humanitarian corridors and urged civilians to distance themselves from combat zones.

Regional capitals tracked the developments closely, weighing the operational necessity against calls for restraint. The blackout is one of several during the conflict as hostilities ebb and flow and combat surges into key strongholds. The IDF’s messaging continued to emphasize the twin goals of degrading Hamas’s military capacity and enabling space for hostage-related efforts, with forces maintaining pressure while attempting to minimize civilian harm in a complex battlespace. (JPost/VFI News)

“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” – Psalm 91:4