Internet

Emojis, SIM swaps: How Hamas greenlit October 7 massacre, undetected by Israel

Findings from an IDF General Staff investigation, which also drew on intelligence collected during fighting, indicate the emoji traffic was one of several signs that Hamas was preparing an assault.

A protester holds a mobile phone with a Palestinian flag and a photo of slain Hamas spokesman Abu Obeidah, during a rally held by Houthi protesters to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 30, 2024
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026.

UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access

 Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, attends a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.

Pahlavi or Khamenei: Iran is at a crossroads - opinion

DEMONSTRATORS HOLD posters with pictures of Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, representing anti- and pro-regime viewpoints.

Iran needs regime change, not another reformist illusion doomed to fail - opinion


Pro-Scottish independence social media accounts go silent during Iran internet shutdown

Pro-Scottish independence accounts on X abruptly stopped posting after Iran shut down internet access, fueling claims they were Iranian bots interfering in UK politics, The Telegraph reported.

Protesters fly Iranian and Palestinian flags at a rally denouncing Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Glasgow, Scotland, June 23, 2025.

Iran’s digital blackout is the regime’s last gamble – but it’s already failing - opinion

The regime’s decision on January 8 to impose a near-total digital blackout is not a technical response to unrest, but, rather, a political act, taken because the regime believes control is slipping.

Iranians are seen protesting and blocking roads across Iran, on January 8, 2025

Musk’s Starlink remains operational in Iran, aiding protesters amid blackout

While Iran shuts down its internet, Starlink defies the ban, keeping some Iranians connected during the ongoing crackdown on protests.

 SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks on a screen during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, June 29, 2021.

Internet, phone services shut down across Iran as protesters attack state broadcaster offices

Foreign Ministry sends social media support in Farsi • Amnesty Int'l, HRW denounce regime's clampdown on protests • Pahlavi praises Trump's support, calls on European leaders to follow suit

Iranians are seen protesting and blocking roads across Iran, on January 8, 2025

WATCH: Iran arrests 'Mossad agent' participating in ongoing nationwide protests

Iranian media reported the arrest of an alleged Mossad affiliate amid expanding protests, internet disruptions, campus raids, and growing chants against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Anti-regime protesters gather in Tehran, January 5, 2026; illustrative.

The app that left everyone behind: Israelis’ browsing habits in 2025

In 2025, Israelis spent over nine hours daily on screens, followed the Iran war and hostages’ return, and increased their use of AI and video content.

Man on the phone.

Israelis report outages across country, television, internet, mobile data disruptions

The Communications Ministry said the cause of the incident was unknown, while malfunctions were mainly reported on Hot Mobile and Partner.  

Israelis nationwide report disruptions across Israel.

Delta launches service that will change the flying experience once and for all – Israel included

Delta Air Lines hits milestone: 1,000 planes now have fast, free Wi-Fi with T-Mobile. 75% of the fleet connected, expanding to international flights including Israel.

Delta Flight Wi-Fi.

Navigating the digital world: A parent’s guide to online safety - opinion

Parents don’t need to monitor every corner of the Internet. They do need to know their children have the tools to handle it.

A child sits at the computer

Israeli internet browsing, media viewing habits revealed in 2025 telecommunications data

The data, collected by Yes, Pelephone, and 2thepoint, demonstrated decreases in television watching and spikes in mobile internet and AI usage.

Child using a phone while sitting at a computer desk.