Held at gunpoint: BBC team detained by Israeli forces in southern Syria

BBC Condemns Israel After IDF Soldiers Strip-Searched & Detained Journalists At Gunpoint

The BBC has revealed that three of its journalists were detained at gunpoint by the Israel Defense Forces while they were reporting in southern Syria. The BBC said the incident, which took place on May 9, was “wholly unacceptable” and it has made a complaint to Israeli authorities. The UK national broadcaster said it is yet to receive a response. Deadline has contacted the Israeli military for comment. BBC News Arabic correspondent Feras Kil…

Held at gunpoint: BBC team detained by Israeli forces in southern Syria

BBC Arabic's Feras Kilani and his colleagues were held at gunpoint, bound and strip-searched while filming in the Golan Heights.