What's blocked in Palestine
Apps aren't blocked by Palestinian authorities, but Gaza has suffered repeated total telecom blackouts during the war.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 71 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Palestine right now.
Not offered in Palestine
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Palestine
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Palestine are reporting this week.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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NordVPN
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Proton VPN, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Proton VPN
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Private Internet Access
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CyberGhost
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What's going on
Gaza's networks have gone dark many times since October 2023 as infrastructure was destroyed and fuel ran out, including a full blackout in June 2025. Connections in the West Bank are more stable. The problem is connectivity, not app blocking.
Before you connect: A VPN can't restore a blackout; eSIMs that roam on neighbouring networks have been a lifeline.
Is a VPN legal in Palestine?
Legal
VPN use is not restricted by Palestinian authorities.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Palestine?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Palestine right now. Apps aren't blocked by Palestinian authorities, but Gaza has suffered repeated total telecom blackouts during the war.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Palestine?
HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Palestine. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Palestine?
Legal. VPN use is not restricted by Palestinian authorities.
Which VPN works in Palestine?
Our picks for Palestine are ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Palestine?
No. A VPN can get around blocks on specific apps and sites, but during a full shutdown there is no connection to the outside world for the VPN to use.
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