The BBC has suspended the airing of its documentary "Gaza: How To Survive A War Zone" following concerns about its young narrator being the son of a Hamas official. Despite the production company's editorial control, the BBC stated they were not informed about this fact. This action was prompted by public criticism and inquiries from high-profile figures, including the Culture Secretary, highlighting the need for transparency in sourcing participants. The BBC aims to assess the situation further before deciding on the program's future.
Given the serious nature of these concerns, the BBC should immediately postpone any broadcast repeats of the programme, remove it from iPlayer and take down any social media clips of the programme until an independent investigation is carried out and its findings published with full transparency for licence-fee payers.
Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone features important stories we think should be told - those of the experiences of children in Gaza.
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