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Shelved Gaza Documentary Airs on Channel 4 as BBC Faces Renewed Bias Allegations

Months of BBC delays preceded its airing, triggering demands from more than 500 media professionals for leadership accountability over perceived pro-Israel bias.

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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.