BBC pulls Gaza movie as it conducts checks on Hamas connections  

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**BBC Removes Gaza Documentary After Connection Revealed**

The BBC has taken down a documentary about Gaza from its online service, iPlayer. This comes after the broadcaster found out that one of the narrators is related to a high-ranking in the Palestinian group Hamas.

**Key Facts:**

* The 13-year-old narrator, Abdullah Al-Yazouri, is the son of a deputy agriculture the Hamas government in Gaza.
* The BBC claims it was not told about this connection by the film’ producer, who had full control over what was shown camera.

**Investigation Underway**

The BBC has launched investigation into how this happened. They want to know why this information wasn’t shared with them before the documentary aired on TV.

** Secretary Questions BBC’s Handling**

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy expressed concerns about how people featured in the programme were sourced. She asked the BBC to explain what happened and if they followed proper guidelines.

The BBC has removed the documentary from iPlayer until further notice.

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