“Hona Ghazza”… a voice born from the rubble to return the story to its rightful owners.

At a pivotal moment in the history of Palestinian media, “Hona Ghazza” Radio was launched as the first station to broadcast after the war of genocide on the Gaza Strip, carrying a clear message: restoring the voice of the people of Gaza to the media sphere and conveying the details of their daily lives as they truly live them—away from political alignments and closer to people’s concerns and their open questions about the future.

The launch of “Hona Ghazza” comes as an initiative within the Engage Project, implemented in joint cooperation between Filastiniyat and An-Najah Media Center at An-Najah National University, with support from the European Union. The initiative aims to strengthen the presence of community-based media voices and empower women-led initiatives in the local media sector, contributing to amplifying the humanitarian and social narrative from Gaza to the widest possible audience.

The station was launched from An-Najah Media Center in a step aimed at rebuilding the media landscape in Gaza and reviving a professional space that reflects the pulse of society and accompanies the path of recovery.

A Launch from An-Najah… Broadcasting to Gaza

The station officially began broadcasting on 102 FM from the studios of An-Najah Media Center, in the presence of representatives of the European Union, media institutions, and official and academic figures. The event included a live broadcast linking with colleagues in the Gaza Strip during the program “Sabahak Ghazza” (Good Morning, Ghazza).

The project is supported by the European Union and sponsored by Bank of Palestine as part of an integrated media initiative that includes radio, television, digital platforms, and a website—an effort to restore a media presence that was severely damaged during the war.

“A Space for Listening”… The Station’s Message

Wafa Abdel Rahman, Director of Filastiniyat, described the day as “historic for journalists in Ghazza,” emphasizing that the station “is not merely another addition to the list of broadcasters, but a space for listening to the people of Ghazza and conveying their daily questions and concerns.”

She explained that the idea for the station emerged during the internet blackout and the destruction of media institutions during the war, when the need arose for a broadcast wave capable of delivering essential information to citizens and keeping them connected to daily life. The concept later evolved into a comprehensive media system.

Rebuilding Media… “A First Brick”

Ghazi Mortaja, Director of An-Najah Media Center, stated that the launch comes at a time “when no media is broadcasting from Ghazza,” noting that the project represents “a first brick in rebuilding Palestinian media in the Strip.”

He added that the station’s philosophy will center on community-based content focusing on people’s daily issues, details of life and essential services, alongside cultural and entertainment programs, under the slogan “Triumphing for Life,” with future aspirations to transform the station into a fully integrated satellite media platform.

International Support… Reconnecting Ghazza with the World

James Rezo, Deputy Representative of the European Union to Palestine, described the project as “an important step toward restoring Ghazza’s voice to the media sphere,” noting that media plays a key role in rebuilding the social fabric damaged over years of war. He emphasized the importance of continuing initiatives that reconnect Gazan society with its Palestinian and international surroundings.

A Community-Based Editorial Policy

Eng. Ghazi Mortaja affirmed that the station’s editorial policy is grounded in professional independence and community media principles, with a commitment to delivering accurate information related to citizens’ daily lives—such as essential services, crossings, prices, and education. He also highlighted the role of women and female journalists in leading media content production, reflecting the presence of women’s expertise in the emerging media landscape.

A Step on the Path of Recovery

The launch of “Hona Ghazza” represents more than just a new radio station; it is an attempt to rebuild the Palestinian media voice from within the Strip and to restore space for expression to a society striving—despite destruction—to reclaim the rhythm of life. While the road to Ghazza’s reconstruction remains long, this station stands as both a symbolic and practical beginning, affirming that the voice rising from beneath the rubble is still capable of being heard.