Overview

• Gaza: Doctors Under Attack premiered on Channel 4 on July 2, attracting a peak audience of over 300,000 and securing global distribution deals including Zeteo.
• The film presents allegations that Israeli forces detained, tortured and in some cases killed Gaza medical staff while systematically crippling hospitals, claims the Israeli government denies.
• The BBC shelved the documentary on June 20 over fears it would create a perception of partiality, prompting producer Ben de Pear to reject ‘double gagging’ clauses and speak out publicly.
• More than 100 BBC journalists and freelancers signed an open letter accusing the broadcaster of censorship, calling for board member Robbie Gibb’s removal over conflicts of interest.
• Regulators and government figures have intensified scrutiny of the BBC’s Middle East reporting as Ofcom examines its compliance with impartiality guidelines.