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BBC criticised by 500 media figures for pulling Gaza documentary

Over 800 U.K. Artists and media figures signed a letter criticizing the BBC for removing the documentary 'Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone,' describing it as censorship and racism.
The BBC pulled the documentary after learning that the narrator was related to a Hamas official, raising concerns about political interference.
The letter urges the BBC to reject political pressure and support independent narratives that humanize Palestinians, emphasizing that the documentary is essential journalism.
Signatories of the letter stated that the documentary amplifies often-silenced voices and offers necessary perspectives on the hardships faced by children in Gaza.

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