London - Saba:
Channel 4 announced that it will broadcast a documentary on healthcare workers in Gaza, which the BBC refused to broadcast.
Channel 4 stated in a statement issued Sunday evening that the documentary, titled "Gaza: Doctors Under Attack," will be broadcast as part of its bold coverage and independent narrative approach, serving the public interest.
It explained that the documentary, which was prepared for the BBC and later refused to air, was approved by Channel 4 after being reviewed for editorial and broadcasting standards.
It noted that the documentary will air on Wednesday, July 2, at 10:00 PM local time.
Commenting on the film, Louisa Compton, Head of News at Channel 4, said: "This is an important film, meticulously produced, that examines the evidence supporting allegations of serious violations of international law by Israeli forces and embodies Channel 4's commitment to courageous and bold journalism."
The documentary, "Gaza: Doctors Under Attack," reveals the systematic targeting of healthcare facilities and workers by the Israeli occupation army during its attacks on Gaza.
It includes footage and testimonies that show that doctors and medical teams in Gaza are not only denied the protection of international law, but are also deliberately targeted, arrested, and tortured by enemy soldiers.
On June 20, the BBC announced the cancellation of the documentary, citing "concerns about impartiality."
A BBC statement stated that the documentary, which was scheduled to air in February, was determined to "not meet the public broadcaster's standards of impartiality."
Basement Films, the company producing the film, stated that the documentary had been given airtime at least six times and had undergone a comprehensive vetting process.
In his statement, production company founder Ben de Beer accused the BBC of obstructing journalism and stifling voices.
It is worth noting that the BBC apologized in February for broadcasting the documentary "Gaza: Surviving at the Center of War," which examined the impact of war on children.
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