The Israeli government said on Wednesday (14) that it approved the use of Starlink satellite services in a field hospital in the Gaza Strip and in Israel for the first time.
“Israeli security authorities have approved the provision of Starlink services at the UAE field hospital operating in Rafah,” the Ministry of Communications said in a statement.
“Low-latency, high-speed Starlink connections will enable video conferencing with other hospitals and real-time remote diagnosis,” he said.
The Ministry of Communications also highlighted that Starlink, billionaire businessman Elon Musk's satellite network and the largest satellite operator in the world, will be enabled in Israel for the first time.
“Use of the company’s services will be limited at first, with broader use expected in the future,” they highlighted.
Musk commented in a post on X that he greatly appreciated Israel's decision, saying he hopes it helps both Israeli and Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
More than 28,000 people were killed and 68,000 injured in the Gaza Strip during Israel's military campaign against Hamas, following the armed group's attack on Israel on October 7, which killed 1,200 people and took 253 hostages.
Most of Gaza's hospitals have been closed, with some having been directly hit by shelling or attacks. Those still functioning are under increasing pressure as Israeli troops approach.
Israel says Hamas uses these medical facilities as cover for military purposes. The Israeli government faces growing international pressure to postpone a planned attack on Rafah, the last refuge for displaced Palestinians in the south of the Palestinian territory.
Source: CNN Brasil
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