Most of the Palestinian prisoners listed as eligible for release are male teenagers aged 16 to 18 – children under the United Nations definition – although a handful are as young as 14. Some 33 are women, according to a CNN count. Amateur radio is used by hobbyists who use equipment on specific, allocated frequencies to communicate with each other - sometimes around the world.Radio amateurs in the UK require a licence, issued by Ofcom, to transmit and receive on their allocated frequencies.On the whole, radio amateurs abide by the terms and conditions of their licences.

Chiara Glorioso, from Birmingham, studied for a degree in Media and Communications at the University and now works as the presenter of Radio Bahrain’s breakfast show, the country’s national radio station. Most of the prisoners are men, Fares said, adding that there are also about 85 women and 350 children in detention. Four hostages have been freed so far – two American women and two Israeli women. An Israeli soldier who was abducted by Hamas was rescued by Israeli forces, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. The family of a young Palestinian prisoner watches TV news updates on the Israel-Hamas hostage deal, near Hebron, on November 21, 2023. Mussa Qawasma/ReutersThe news came via text message from Rob’s toad-like brother, Miles. After an episode spent dodging his calls, Rob’s ex-wife, Helen Archer, finally caught up and had a moment of release 11 years in the making. Death by a fast-growing brain tumour put an end to years of psychological torture, for the audience as much as Helen and her family.

Another family – revered by many Palestinians but deemed a threat by the state of Israel – also awaits the return of its loved ones. Chiara’s passion for radio started through opportunities created in the classroom, and her future ambition is to return to the classroom to study psychology. She wants to harness the experiences she has encountered, and use her broadcasting platform and personality status, to champion mental wellbeing and the ongoing fight against the stigma of mental health. While a life in the Middle East was something she had never previously thought of, Chiara has embraced her career in a different country.

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Correction: This story has been updated to clarify the dates when Hannan Barghouti and one of her sons were arrested The defendant failed to cooperate with our investigation, and didn’t offer an account of what had happened in this case, despite being given the opportunity to do so. This particular case is an example of this deliberate interference, and took place across several amateur radio bands. Ambridge has had its share of villains over The Archers’ 71 year-run, but none quite as coldly unfeeling as Rob Titchener. In Sunday’s episode, the curtain fell, and in a final indignity for Borsetshire’s pre-eminent narcissist, nobody was there to see him die.

She said: “I found the experience to be an amazing one, filled with opportunities, challenges, and cultural education. Women are treated fantastically in Abu Dhabi, in particular. We are treated with respect and UAE is incredibly safe. Women even have their own designated parking levels in shopping malls! At first it was an opportunity that I didn’t take too seriously and I didn’t think would become reality. Murad Abu Al Saba, presenter at Radio Ajyal, sits at the radio station in Ramallah, West Bank, on November 22, 2023. Alex Platt/CNN Now a grandmother, Hannan is on the Israeli list of those eligible to come home under the hostage deal. Her sons remain in prison. Iain O'Brien, head of spectrum compliance at Ofcom's spectrum group, said: “Amateur radio community users in the Hull area faced significant disruption after their transmissions were deliberately targeted. We are pleased with this result, which should provide some welcome relief to the local radio community, as well as send a very strong signal to those that abuse the airwaves.” Why did Ofcom investigate this case?

Around 8,300 Palestinian prisoners are currently held in Israeli jails, said Qadura Fares, head of the Palestinian Commission for Detainees and Ex-Prisoners’ Affairs. Others are listed as detained for supporting illegal terror organizations, illegal weapons charges, incitement, and at least two accusations of attempted murder. Some of the people are listed as being members of Hamas and other Islamic militant groups, but many of the prisoners are not listed as belonging to any organization. There have been no further instances of interference, jamming or abuse on these amateur radio frequencies since the beginning of September 2021.

Qadura Fares, head of the Palestinian Commission for Detainees and Ex-Prisoners’ Affairs, speaks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Ramallah on November 15, 2023. James Oatway/Reuters

So we have started making promo announcements,” he said, “if you can’t get through, send us a voice note over WhatsApp.” The case went to court, where earlier this month the defendant was found guilty of unlicensed use of radio equipment, illegal possession of radio apparatus, and causing deliberate interference to wireless telegraphy – all of which are offences under the Wireless Telegraphy Act.