Centenary of the International Telecommunications Union

This commemorative postage stamp was issued in 1965 for use in the Gaza Strip under the administration of the United Arab Republic (UAR) to mark the global centenary of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) (1863–1963). Originally founded in Paris in 1865 as the International Telegraph Convention, the ITU evolved into a foundational specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating global communication networks, radio spectrums, and connectivity infrastructure. By issuing a dedicated postal release explicitly inscribed with "PALESTINE," the administration highlighted the local community's alignment with international technological networks and global civic observances.

The design features a vibrant red background dominated by a central globe emblem bearing the French acronym UIT (Union internationale des télécommunications). The central sphere is flanked on the left by a stylized telegraph key symbol and on the right by a modern directional telecommunications antenna array, visually bridging a century of technological transformation from the early telegraph lines to mid-century radio broadcasting. Below the central motifs, the bilingual inscription reads "CENTENARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNION" alongside its Arabic equivalent, "Al-Id al-Ma'awi lil-Ittihad al-Duwali lil-Muwasalat al-Silkiah wal-Lasilkiah" (العيد المئوي للاتحاد الدولي للمواصلات السلكية واللاسلكية), carrying a powerful message of global integration and modernization across daily civil mail.