Channel 4 to Air Gaza: Doctors Under Attack

Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, examining allegations that Israeli forces have repeatedly targeted hospitals and healthcare workers during the current conflict in breach of international law, is scheduled to broadcast on Channel 4 on July 2.

The one-off documentary from Basement Films serves as a forensic investigation into Israeli military attacks on hospitals in Gaza. It also examines allegations of the targeting and abuse of doctors and healthcare workers. Gaza’s main hospitals have been attacked or destroyed, and healthcare workers have been reportedly killed, imprisoned and tortured.

The film was originally commissioned for the BBC but has been fact-checked and complied by Channel 4 to ensure it meets Channel 4 editorial standards and the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

“This is a meticulously reported and important film examining evidence which supports allegations of grave breaches of international law by Israeli forces that deserves to be widely seen and exemplifies Channel 4’s commitment to brave and fearless journalism,” said Louisa Compton, head of news and current affairs and specialist factual and sport at Channel 4, who greenlit the documentary.

Basement Films said, “This is the third film we have made about the assault on Gaza since October 7 at Basement Films, and whilst none of them have been easy, this became by far the most difficult. As ever, we owe everything to our Palestinian colleagues on the ground—over 200 of whom have been killed by Israel—and the doctors and medics who trusted us with their stories. We want to apologize to the contributors and team for the long delay, and thank Channel 4 for enabling it to be seen.”