BBC removes Gaza documentary from iPlayer to carry out ‘further due diligence’

BBC removes Gaza documentary from iPlayer to carry out ‘further due diligence’
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BBC removes Gaza documentary from iPlayer to carry out ‘further due diligence’
Author: Charlotte McLaughlin
Published: Feb, 21 2025 11:21

Summary at a Glance

The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians has criticised concerns raised about the Hoyo Films documentary, and urged the BBC to “stand firm against these attempts to prevent first-hand accounts of life in Gaza from reaching audiences”.

The BBC has decided to take down a controversial documentary about Gaza from BBC iPlayer while the broadcaster carries out “further due diligence with the production company”.

On its clarifications and corrections page, the BBC said: “Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone features important stories we think should be told – those of the experiences of children in Gaza.

Further accusations have been made about Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone, which was initially broadcast on Monday at 9pm on BBC Two, such as claims that other children were pictured with the militant group Hamas.

Since October 2023, when Hamas attacked festivalgoers and Israeli settlers, more than 48,000 Palestinians have died, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

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