For checkpoint and settler attack news, Palestinians tune into the radio

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank rely on Basma FM for updates on traffic conditions due to Israeli restrictions. The station, launched on October 2, 2023, quickly shifted its programming to focus on information related to Israeli military checkpoints and settler attacks. Fatima Barqawi, the news director, explained that the initial goal was to entertain young people, but the situation required a change in priorities.