The BBC worked together with Hamas: "Staged documentary portraying terrorist figures as victims"

The BBC is under intense scrutiny following revelations that key figures featured in its documentary "Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone", have direct links to Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist organization by the UK, US, and EU.

The controversy erupted after investigative journalist David Collier exposed that the documentary’s main protagonist is the son of a senior Hamas official. Furthermore, the film's two cameramen were identified as active Hamas operatives. Now, a deeper dive into the documentary's cast has revealed even more disturbing ties.

Who is Zakaria es-Sersek?

The film’s secondary protagonist, Zakaria es-Sersek, has been accused of being even more deeply involved in Hamas propaganda. According to report, es-Sersek has a history of glorifying Hamas and inciting violence.

While the documentary portrays es-Sersek as a victim of both Hamas and Israeli military actions, social media posts and past footage allegedly show him brandishing weapons and urging children to follow Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ elusive military commander.

Critics suggest that several clips from the documentary appear staged, featuring children reciting scripted lines and delivering exaggerated performances of distress just as cameras roll.

The presence of known Hamas-affiliated journalists, such as Abdallah Alattar—who once wrote, "At least for half an hour, take us back to October 7"—has raised further suspicions about the documentary’s authenticity.

BBC Denies Foreknowledge

The BBC has responded to the controversy by claiming they were unaware of the individuals’ backgrounds. However, this explanation has been met with widespread skepticism.

“NO. NO. NO." tweeted David Collier. “Dear @bbcnews, will you just shut up and take your vile Hamas propaganda piece down? You have let Hamas manipulate you—what do you not understand?”

Pallywood and the Role of Misinformation

The revelations have reignited discussions about “Pallywood”, a term used to describe media manipulation by Palestinians.

Calls for Accountability

As the backlash grows, calls for the BBC to remove the documentary and conduct an internal review are mounting. Some UK officials and media watchdogs have urged the network to be more transparent about its vetting process when covering conflict zones.

With mounting evidence pointing to Hamas infiltration in media narratives, critics argue that this is no longer just a case of poor journalism—it’s a serious security and ethical issue.

The BBC has yet to issue a formal response addressing the latest allegations in full.