BBC asked to remove Gaza documentary over narrator’s father’s ties to Hamas
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BBC Pulls Gaza Film Amid Hamas Links and Translation Controversy
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The Spin
Right narrative
The BBC documentary whitewashed Hamas propaganda by sanitizing translations and failed to maintain editorial transparency, potentially violating broadcasting standards and misusing public funds while giving a platform to those connected with a terrorist organization.
Left narrative
Though this documentary warrants investigation, it should not distract from the reality of the humanitarian catastrophe. Innocent civilians are continuing to be ravaged by Israeli bombardments, and their story deserves to be heard.