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Israel Faces Growing Threats to Undersea Fiber Optic Cables Amid Regional Tensions

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First reported by Walla · 10 hours ago

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Amid escalating regional tensions, Israel faces increasing threats to its vital undersea fiber optic cables, crucial for its high-tech economy. Recent cable damages, suspected to be caused by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, have raised alarms. Israel is investing in new cables, diversifying data infrastructure, and enhancing maritime security to protect its digital lifeline.

01Israel's economy heavily depends on undersea fiber optic cables carrying high-tech exports.
02Four major undersea cables were damaged in early 2024, disrupting internet across Asia and the Gulf.
03Western intelligence suspects Iran-backed Houthi rebels of intentional cable sabotage.
04Israel is investing 500 million shekels in a new undersea cable linking Europe and Asia.
05Satellite internet cannot replace the bandwidth capacity of undersea cables for Israel.
06Israel uses submarines, sonar, and underwater drones to monitor and protect cable infrastructure.

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