Media Confidential Peter Oborne: Is the British media complicit in genocide?
Oct 27, 2025
Peter Oborne, former political commentator for the Telegraph and author of "Complicit: Britain's Role in the Destruction of Gaza", dives deep into the British media's role in shaping narratives around the Gaza conflict. He discusses the chilling influence of pro-Israel lobbyists, highlighting the Dahiya doctrine's omission from major outlets like the BBC. Oborne critiques how language around Israel has been manipulated and applauds courageous journalists challenging the status quo. His insights spark a fiery debate that reveals the complexities of media ethics today.
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Channel 4 Film That Sparked Backlash
- Peter Oborne describes being asked by Channel 4 to make a film about the pro-Israel lobby and initially refusing due to expected trouble.
- He later made the film, faced attacks and accusations of anti-Semitism, but says the reporting revealed powerful pressure on journalists and parties.
Dahiya Doctrine Explains Civilian Targeting
- Oborne highlights the Dahiya doctrine as key to understanding repeated Israeli attacks on civilian infrastructure.
- He argues this military approach explains systematic disproportionate civilian casualties across several conflicts.
BBC's Omissions Mask Crucial Context
- Oborne says the BBC performed better than many papers but omitted key context like the Dahiya and Hannibal directives.
- He contends those omissions prevented public understanding of systematic civilian targeting and some Israeli actions on October 7.
