As Israel attacks Gaza, Palestinians find an unlikely ally
Hactivist group Anonymous 'fights' Israel by helping keep Palestinians in Gaza strip connected. Israeli sites...
Facing the brunt of Israeli missiles and a stifling blockade as part of a new offensive in the Gaza strip, Palestinians have started receiving some help from an unlikely quarter, hacktivist group Anonymous.
The group, which has in recent years emerged as global political force with a view to resist oppression, started their latest campaign, #OpIsrael in response to Israel's Operation Pillar of Defense.
Initial skirmishes for Anonymous have echoed both aspects of their hacktivist moniker.
While others called for help in translating Arabic to English and vice versa to keep lines of communications with Gazans open.
The group, which has in recent years emerged as global political force with a view to resist oppression, started their latest campaign, #OpIsrael in response to Israel's Operation Pillar of Defense.
Initial skirmishes for Anonymous have echoed both aspects of their hacktivist moniker.
“Taking down websites is not a priority at the moment. Ensuring internet access to get information out of Gaza is the #1 priority.”
While others called for help in translating Arabic to English and vice versa to keep lines of communications with Gazans open.