London (HRNW) – A documentary titled “Doctors Under Attack,” which highlights attacks on medical personnel during the Israeli offensive in Gaza, has won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Current Affairs Programme.
The documentary was initially commissioned by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), but the broadcaster later declined to air it, citing concerns over impartiality. It was subsequently broadcast by Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, after which it gained significant international attention.
The film portrays the risks and attacks faced by doctors, nurses, and other medical staff during the conflict in Gaza.
While accepting the award in London, director Ramita Navai criticized the BBC, stating, “We refused to be silenced or censored, and we are grateful to Channel 4 for airing this film.”
Executive producer Ben de Pear also made remarks during the ceremony, questioning whether the BBC would now “kick us out of the BAFTA Awards.”
The development comes amid ongoing global debate over media coverage of the Gaza conflict and concerns regarding impartiality. Critics argue that some major Western media organizations have been cautious in broadcasting content related to Gaza.
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