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Starlink Approved for Israel and Gaza, Amid Concerns Over Military Use in Ukraine

Elon Musk's satellite internet service gains approval for operations in conflict zones, as reports surface of its use by Russian forces in Ukraine.

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Starlink system pictured in Kherson in 2022
Starlink satellite antennas are seen at the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA), the international trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, on August 31, 2023 during a preview at the fair grounds in Berlin. Starlink is a satellite internet provider operated by Elon Musk's American aerospace company SpaceX.

Overview

  • Elon Musk's Starlink has been approved to operate in Israel and parts of the Gaza Strip, aiming to provide satellite internet services while preventing access by Hamas.
  • Starlink's services will initially be available to approved clients in Israel, including local councils and government bodies, and will support humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
  • Russian forces are reportedly acquiring Starlink terminals from Arab countries for use on the frontlines in Ukraine, raising concerns about the technology's military applications.
  • Ukraine's military intelligence has confirmed the use of Starlink by Russian forces, highlighting the system's critical role in battlefield communications.
  • The approval of Starlink in Israel and Gaza comes amid ongoing conflict, with the service expected to aid in emergency communications and humanitarian efforts.