Caretaker Telecommunications Minister Johnny Corm has dismissed any responsibility for all issues related to the ministry, ranging from the illegal internet issue to technical failures and breaches, and ultimately the war itself. Despite his denial of any breach in the official communications network, the targeted calls citizens received by name, instructing them to evacuate their homes, along with the identification of specific areas targeted for bombing, clearly represent a breach.
With every crisis that hits Lebanon, we face the risk of isolation from the world. From the onset of the economic collapse, followed by the electricity crisis and the inability to secure funding for diesel, Lebanese citizens have repeatedly endured service outages. Now, amid worsening security conditions and expanding war, Ogero Director General Imad Kreidieh warned two days ago that internet access would be cut off if Israel targets the network. He also confirmed that there is no alternative plan to maintain this service for citizens, while the emergency plan focuses on ensuring that the state remains connected to the world to provide essential services.