In recent weeks, Abdullah has found himself at the centre of a national row in Britain, triggered by his role narrating a BBC documentary on Gaza’s children, Gaza: How To Survive a Warzone.

Yazuri has been widely labelled a “Hamas chief”, “Hamas official” and “terror chief” by commentators and news organisations in Britain. He told MEE that the affair has caused him serious “mental pressure” and made him fear for his safety. Now, he says, he holds the BBC responsible for his fate.

While the BBC has been accused of broadcasting “Hamas propaganda”, there has been no evidence of Hamas influence on the film’s content.Abdullah said his narration was scripted by the production company commissioned for the documentary without the input of any outside actors.