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BBC Settles with Survivors of 7 October Hamas Attacks Over Unauthorized Filming

Posted 2nd Jan 2026

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The BBC has reached a settlement with the Horenstein family, survivors of Hamas's 7 October attacks in southern Israel. The family, consisting of Tzeela and Simon Horenstein and their two children, alleged that a BBC news crew filmed inside their home days after the 2023 attacks without their consent. The crew included senior correspondent Jeremy Bowen. The family also claimed a second intrusion involved the use of a camera as a weapon, which left them feeling a significant loss of control. According to Jewish News, the settlement amount was reportedly £28,000. The BBC expressed that it was pleased to have reached an agreement and generally does not comment on specific legal issues.

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https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jan/02/bbc-settles-with-7-october-survivors-for-filming-home-without-permission
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