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> That's a 2004 way to reach people; nobody in their right mind uses Skype in 2024.

Israel prevents anything better than 3G connectivity in the West Bank and Gaza for Palestinians, although I believe that Israeli settlers living admits them can use the latest and greatest tech:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/30/israeli-restri...

Thus using old technology makes sense.

You would use anything that passes through Israel's blockade

Ah yes, victim blaming. Always a great take!

It's astounding to me people with takes like the one you are responding to can exist out there. I'm horrified and fascinated and want to know more. It seems almost reflexive.

But it's not astounding or horrifying that, say, there are people out there who will rob you at gunpoint?

Sorry, what kind of point are you trying to make? Sure, that’s astounding and horrifying too. Ok?

Sorry you had to learn about that from me. :( It almost certainly can't happen in your shelter, rest assured.

I don’t have a shelter but thanks for your contribution to this riveting discussion.