New 7amleh Report: Gaza’s Digital Economy in Collapse Amid Blockade and Telecom Destruction by 7amleh

December 29, 2025, 7amleh – The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media has released a new report titled “The Impact of the Gaza Blockade and the Destruction of Telecommunications Infrastructure on the Digital Economy Amidst Genocide” by Dr. Mohammed Alshurafa.

The report documents how Israel’s long-standing blockade—combined with the systematic destruction of telecommunications and power infrastructure since October 2023—has pushed Gaza’s digital economy into collapse…

… “The collapse of Gaza’s digital economy shows how the blockade and the systematic destruction of telecommunications infrastructure operate as structural violence, cutting people off from work, education, income, and global connection, and eroding their ability to build sustainable livelihoods. This reality leaves the population increasingly vulnerable and dependent on humanitarian aid,” said Dr Mohammed Alshurafa, author of the report.

… 7amleh affirms that access to information and communication is protected under international human rights law (including the UDHR and ICCPR) and that companies must prevent and address harms under the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, noting the relevance of the ICJ’s provisional measures in South Africa v. Israel (including 26 January, 28 March, and 24 May 2024) and the duty to prevent irreparable harm to civilians.