Palestinian Australians despair loss of contact with loved ones in Gaza warzone

With all internet and phone connections now cut, many people have lost their only way of checking on family and friends

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Palestinian Australians say the loss of internet communication in Gaza has left them feeling anxious and powerless as they lose the ability to check on family and friends while Israel steps up its aerial attacks.

The Palestinian telecom provider Paltel said on Friday night there had been a complete disruption" of the remaining internet, cellular and landline services for the 2.3 million residents in Gaza.