France, Feb. 13 -- In a modest studio on the sixth floor of a building ravaged by war,Emad Nour's voice echoes.

The presenter, who works forSawt Al Quds radio, tells listeners the good news: electricity is slowly coming back.

Gaza had around 20 local radio stations before Israel began its offensive in response to deadly attacks by Hamas in October 2023.

All ceased broadcasting as Israeli strikes intensified - cutting off a vital source of information about which areas had been hit, where aid was being distributed, or even health advice in a territory where people have limited access to media.

"In the aftermath of a devastating war, people living in difficult conditions told us they were sorry we weren't covering their struggles and su...