Internet and phone services in Gaza have collapsed due to intensified Israeli bombardment, leaving the 2.3 million people in the strip cut off from the outside world and each other. The Israeli military's announcement of "expanding" ground operations signifies a potential all-out invasion of Gaza. This has led to a blackout in internet and communication services, exacerbating the already dire situation for Palestinians, who are huddled in homes and shelters with dwindling supplies of food and water.