BBC questions Gaza teen about Hamas ties before interview, raising ethical concerns
The teen, who was set to speak about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, expressed willingness to share his experience on behalf of his community. However, the nature of the question raised concern, with observers questioning whether such vetting would be applied to 'Israeli' interviewees amid the ongoing aggression.
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Critics argue that singling out Palestinian voices with political background checks risks reinforcing harmful double standards. The BBC has not publicly responded to the claims.
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