Overview
- Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, originally commissioned by the BBC then shelved over impartiality concerns, debuted on Channel 4 and subscriber-based Zeteo on July 2.
- An open letter signed by over 100 BBC employees and 400 media figures accuses the broadcaster of performing “PR for the Israeli government” and enforcing internal censorship.
- Signatories call for the removal of board member Robbie Gibb, citing his past ties to the Jewish Chronicle and alleged influence on editorial decisions.
- The documentary presents graphic firsthand accounts alleging that Israeli forces systematically targeted, tortured and killed Palestinian healthcare workers in Gaza.
- A BBC spokesperson says robust editorial debate remains central to its operations and reaffirms its commitment to impartial coverage under ongoing Ofcom scrutiny.