The BBC faced criticism over its documentary titled “Gaza: How to survive a warzone”. This film is noteworthy for its portrayal of the war-torn Palestinian enclave, where Israel restricts foreign press from reporting, and for providing a platform for Gazan children to express themselves. The documentary follows the lives of several young individuals, but after its release, Abdullah, a 13-year-old narrator, was revealed to be the son of a deputy agriculture minister in Gaza’s Hamas government. This led to accusations of the BBC broadcasting Hamas propaganda, leading to an apology and the film being taken down. However, this move sparked further criticism, with some arguing that the film was the target of a racist and dehumanizing campaign. Joining us to discuss this is journalist and author Rachel Shabi.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/scoop/20250228-bbc-faces-criticism-over-gaza-documentary