The ongoing war in Gaza, with the supporting front from Lebanon, is witnessing a dangerous escalation after a series of breaches that have expanded the areas of conflict and introduced new weapons. Among these weapons is the electronic weapon represented by the jamming operations directed from Israeli drones towards Lebanon.
This jamming has caused noticeable disruption in the movement of fishing boats, especially those relying on the GPS system to venture into deeper waters within the permissible distance. Since the onset of the jamming crisis, many fishermen have reported losing the locations of their nets or their fishing cages, which has prevented them from sailing at night, as nighttime navigation is nearly impossible without using the GPS system.
### How Jamming Works
Jamming communications occurs by intentionally sending electronic signals at specific power or frequencies, which interfere with the original signals transmitted by the receiving or sending device. This interference leads to the distortion or disruption of the original signals, making it difficult for users to receive or understand the transmitted data or information.
There are several methods of jamming communications, including:
- **Using Radio or Wireless Signals**: Individuals or organizations can use strong transmitters or unauthorized frequencies to send signals to the frequency range used in communications, causing interference.
- **Using Jamming Devices**: Dedicated devices can be used to send jamming signals with specific power to the surrounding environment, leading to the disruption of nearby signals.
- **Electromagnetic Interference**: Some electronic devices or electrical equipment can emit electromagnetic signals that interfere with wireless communications, resulting in communication disruption.
Jamming operations are utilized in a variety of scenarios, including military and security purposes, and sometimes for commercial or other reasons. However, jamming communications can be illegal in some cases and is considered a violation of local or international laws and regulations.
