Overview

• The BBC pulled the documentary 'Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone' after learning its 13-year-old narrator, Abdullah al-Yazouri, is the son of a Hamas deputy minister.
• The BBC admitted to 'serious failings' in its commissioning process and launched an internal investigation into the production by Hoyo Films.
• Hoyo Films paid £790 to the boy's family for his role, though the BBC stated no payments were made directly to Hamas members or affiliates.
• The controversy has drawn criticism from UK officials and media professionals, with some defending the documentary's intent to highlight Gaza's children's experiences.
• The BBC has no plans to reinstate the documentary on its streaming platform, citing concerns over its impartiality and compliance with editorial standards.