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A Silicon Valley VC Says He Got the IDF Starlink Access Within Days of October 7 Attack
- Silicon Valley VC Shaun Maguire facilitated IDF's access to Starlink within hours of the military response to Gaza's attack on October 7.
- Starlink's activation timeline for IDF remains unclear, with varying recollections from Maguire and Eyal.
- Maguire, an investor in SpaceX, played a crucial role in getting Starlink to the IDF according to Eyal.
- The IDF offensive in Gaza disrupted internet and cellular communications, leading to negotiations with Elon Musk for Starlink access.
- Israeli Communications Ministry approved Starlink use in Israel and a UAE-run hospital in Rafah in February 2024.
- Starlink is soon expected to be launched for Israel as a whole, but its availability in the occupied territories is uncertain.
- Over 1,000 Israelis died in the Hamas attack on October 7, with repercussions bringing about tense situations in the region.
- The IDF launched an offensive into Gaza post the attack, resulting in significant Palestinian casualties and blocked aid.
- Catastrophic living conditions in Gaza have been exacerbated by the blockade on aid since March.
- Issues regarding Starlink, IDF access, and the ongoing conflict in the region are complex and unresolved.
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