Maguire facilitated Israel's Starlink access

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A Silicon Valley VC Says He Got the IDF Starlink Access Within Days of October 7 Attack

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Silicon Valley venture capitalist Shaun Maguire said on a webinar last week that he personally facilitated getting the Israel Defense Forces access to Starlink satellite internet.

The topic was initially broached by Tel Avivbased venture capitalist Aviv Eyal , who was introducing him at the beginning of the May 14 webinar titled “Why VCs Are Betting On Defense Tech" It is unclear exactly when Starlink was activated for IDF use, even according to Eyal and Maguore ’s recollections.

Israel would not officially approve of SpaceX’ limited use in the country until more than four months later .

Starlink could be used both in Israel and at a United Arab Emiratesrun field hospital in Rafah .

The Israeli Communications Ministry did not approve any use of Starlink in Israel or Gaza until February 14, 2024 .

It is unclear if this access will include the occupied West Bank and Gaza .

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