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Ben de Pear Condemns BBC for Censoring Gaza Documentary

7/4/2025

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Ben de Pear slammed BBC director Tim Davie for axing the powerful documentary "Gaza: Doctors Under Attack," accusing the BBC of trying to stifle his voice with legal threats. The film, which aired on Channel 4, exposes the harrowing conditions in Gaza's hospitals. In solidarity, more than 100 BBC employees rallied together, signing a letter against the controversial decision.

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Ben de Pear slammed BBC director Tim Davie for axing the powerful documentary "Gaza: Doctors Under Attack," accusing the BBC of trying to stifle his voice with legal threats. The film, which aired on Channel 4, exposes the harrowing conditions in Gaza's hospitals. In solidarity, more than 100 BBC employees rallied together, signing a letter against the controversial decision.