A mysteriously named street has popped up in Melbourne’s northeast, prompting Ross Stevenson to wonder the true meaning behind its origins.

3AW Breakfast obtained a map released as part of the upcoming council elections, which shows an area marked ‘Gaza Strip’ adjacent to the Gresswell Forest Nature Conservation Reserve in Macleod.

Ross then went onto Google Maps, where the curiously named street is also publicly visible.

Click PLAY to hear Ross’ intrigue about the street in Macleod

“There is a pinned location called ‘Gaza Strip’,” Ross said on 3AW.

“What is that about?”

Caller Steve then rang in, telling Ross and Russ the meaning behind the street’s name.

Click PLAY to hear Steve’s full explanation on 3AW Breakfast 

Image: Google Maps