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Royal Television Society reinstates award for Gaza journalists after backlash

15 March 2025 20:04 GMT

The UK’s Royal Television Society (RTS) has reinstated its award recognising the work of journalists in Gaza, reversing its earlier decision to cancel it last week.

“Following the decision to pause the presentation of the award, the RTS met this week as part of the Society’s previously announced review process,” a spokesperson said on Friday in a statement via Deadline.

“The Society remains committed to recognising the work of Journalists in Gaza and will be making the Special Award. It is discussing how this will take place.”

The spokesperson said “it was felt strongly that there was potential at the ceremony on the night for the recent controversy around some Gaza coverage to overshadow the Award," referencing a documentary BBC pulled from its streaming platform.

The cancellation of the award during the Television Journalism Awards in the UK last week sparked outrage in the UK, particularly among media staff.

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Mourners and colleagues holding 'press' signs surround the body of Al-Jazeera Arabic journalist Ismail al-Ghoul, killed along with his cameraman Rami al-Refee in an Israeli strike in Gaza, on July 31, 2024. (AFP)
Mourners holding 'press' signs surround the body of Al-Jazeera Arabic journalist Ismail al-Ghoul, killed along with his cameraman Rami al-Refee in an Israeli strike in Gaza, on July 31. (AFP)