Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the Jerusalem Post, Israel’s most widely-read English news website, has fallen victim to a series of cyberattacks.
Users from various countries, including India, reported difficulties accessing the portal. Many received a “403 Forbidden” message when attempting to enter the site.
Why @Jerusalem_Post is not accessible from India?
Has anyone hacked the access?— Kannan (@rkpTheGod) October 9, 2023
The Jerusalem Post has officially acknowledged the issue, stating that they are currently facing downtime due to a series of cyberattacks that began yesterday morning.
They assured their audience that they are actively working to resolve the situation and will be back online soon, providing updates on Operation Swords of Iron and the Hamas attacks.
🔴 The Jerusalem Post is currently experiencing downtime due to a series of cyberattacks initiated against us since yesterday morning.
We are actively addressing the situation and will be back soon, continuing to serve as your top source of information on Operation Swords of… pic.twitter.com/896sWH07kH
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) October 9, 2023
According to the United Nations, more than 123,000 individuals have been displaced within the Gaza Strip since the conflict began, primarily due to fear, safety concerns, and the destruction of their homes.
In response to a surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, which included thousands of rockets fired at the country, Israel has launched numerous airstrikes on Gaza since Saturday.
