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May 02, 2025 – UK –
British investigative journalist David Collier, known for his work uncovering extremist affiliations, has been subjected to acts of vandalism and threats following his exposure of a BBC documentary’s connection to Hamas. While Collier was in Israel, his wife discovered their car had been doused with a chemical substance outside their London home. This incident follows a previous attack where the vehicle was scratched along its side. The Metropolitan Police have classified the latest act as a racially aggravated offense.
Collier has reported receiving frequent death threats, with one particularly unsettling message warning, “We know where you live. You will be dead soon.” These threats have prompted him to seek legal self-defense options, though he notes the UK’s stringent regulations make this challenging.
The controversy centers around a BBC documentary titled “Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone,” which featured a 13-year-old narrator later revealed to be the son of a senior Hamas official. Collier’s revelation led to public outcry and an apology from the BBC, with its chairman acknowledging the lapse in editorial judgment.
Despite the intimidation, Collier remains resolute in his commitment to investigative journalism. He expressed concern over the potential chilling effect such threats could have on other journalists but affirmed his dedication to exposing truths, stating, “I’ve never been more at peace, more certain in my place and happier with what I do than I have been in this battle.”
The incidents highlight the growing risks faced by journalists who challenge powerful entities and underscore the importance of safeguarding press freedom.
Reference –
https://www.jns.org/british-reporter-who-exposed-bbc-documentarys-hamas-links-faces-vandalism/
