Microsoft banning Palestinians for contacting relatives in Gaza: Report

Palestinians residing overseas have said that Microsoft unexpectedly deactivated their email accounts, thereby denying them access to essential online services, according to a report by the BBC.

These individuals report that they are now unable to use Skype, a video platform owned by Microsoft, to communicate with family members in Gaza.

Microsoft responded by saying that the affected users had breached its terms of service and denied blocking users or calls based on their location.

Skype continues to be a cost-effective means of contacting people in Gaza, where international call services are often unreliable and costly