Channel 4 to Air 'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack' on July 2 After BBC Pulls Film Amid Internal Dissent

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Updated Jul 2, 2025, 12:57 PM

Channel 4 will broadcast the documentary "Gaza: Doctors Under Attack" on July 2, 2025, after the BBC declined to air the film despite commissioning it. The documentary, produced by Basement Films, presents detailed allegations that Israeli forces systematically targeted hospitals and medical staff in Gaza, actions that could constitute grave breaches of international law. The BBC's decision to pull the documentary followed internal reviews and concerns over impartiality, particularly after controversy surrounding another Gaza-related BBC documentary. The film features firsthand accounts from Palestinian doctors, including Dr.

Adnan al Bursh, who was later killed by Israeli forces. US-based media company Zeteo acquired the global rights to the documentary, with Channel 4 securing exclusive UK broadcasting rights. The BBC's refusal to air the film has sparked internal dissent, with over 100 BBC staff and more than 300 media figures accusing the broadcaster of censorship and anti-Palestinian bias. More than 400 media personalities have called for the removal of Robbie Gibb from the BBC board over its Gaza coverage. Channel 4's Louisa Compton described the documentary as meticulously reported and vital, underscoring Channel 4's commitment to fearless journalism. The film aims to expose Israel's impact on Gaza's healthcare system amid ongoing conflict.

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