Palestinian Territories
BBC Media Action first worked in the occupied Palestinian territories from 2012-2017, when we co-produced the TV and radio discussion shows Aswat Min Filasteen (Voices from Palestine) and Hur El Kalam (Free to Speak) with the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Arabic.
We returned to the region in early 2024, following the start of the Israel-Gaza war in October 2023. As part of our Gaza Lifeline Project, we have been producing the audio show 'Storytime with Zaza and Zuzu' for school-aged children. Episodes are hosted by a fictional Palestinian brother and sister and feature traditional Palestinian children's stories and songs. The series, airing in child-friendly spaces in Gaza, aims to provide a moment of childhood for children and their carers living through war, and has been positively received. A second series is now in development.
Latest news from Palestinian Territories
Past projects in Palestinian Territories
A lifeline for Gaza
Radio programme Atheer Gaza, (Gaza on Air), helped people in Gaza rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the Summer 2014 conflict.
Dandara: a drama for young Palestinians
An online drama tackling issues faced by young people living in the Palestinian Territories.
Voices of Palestine
Multiplatform debate show Aswat Min Filesteen (Voices From Palestine) meets a growing demand for trustworthy programming in the Palestine Territories covering local issues.
Our insight and impact
Use our research libraryResearch summary: Exploring governance in the Palestinian Territories
Research summary of findings about the governance issues facing Palestine Territories' population, prepared to inform debate programme Voices From Palestine. Published in May 2012.
Research summary: Media and governance in the Palestinian territories
This research summary analyses findings from research on governance programmes produced by BBC Media Action.
