This page is subject to the extended confirmed restriction related to the Arab-Israeli conflict.Gaza Daily is an emergency radio service launched by BBC News Arabic in response to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip during the Israel–Hamas War to "provide listeners in Gaza with the latest information and developments as well as safety advice on where to access shelter, food and water supplies".
[1] The Gaza Strip, a densely populated Palestinian territory, has faced significant challenges due to the conflict.
Communication infrastructure disruptions caused by air strikes have left civilians without reliable access to essential information.
Notably:[2][5] Gaza Daily launched on 3 November 2023, broadcasting on mediumwave AM radio at a frequency of 639 kHz from the British East Mediterranean Relay Station, situated by Lady's Mile Beach, Western Sovereign Base Area, Akrotiri and Dhekelia, which had remained unused by the BBC since April 2015.
Their expertise and specialist knowledge of the region, coupled with the BBC’s standing as the most trusted news source, ensures we can provide the essential information to Gaza’s civilians.