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Gary Lineker Slams BBC and Says It 'Should Hang Its Head in Shame' over Axing ...

  • Gary Lineker, former BBC Match of the Day host, condemned the BBC on July 3 at a London screening for dropping the documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack.
  • The BBC initially greenlit the Emmy-winning film by Ramita Navai but shelved it on June 20 over impartiality concerns amid intense internal and external pressure.
  • The documentary alleges Israeli forces targeted healthcare workers in Gaza, sparking an uproar from more than 600 public figures demanding its release, which Channel 4 eventually aired on July 2.
  • Lineker said, "I think the BBC should hold its head in shame" and accused the broadcaster of "bowing to pressure from the top," while visibly emotional at the screening.
  • This controversy highlights growing divisions over the BBC's Gaza coverage, suggesting significant reputational risks and internal unrest as the corporation faces accusations of bias and censorship.
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Anadolu Ajansı broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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