A decision was taken not to present the Special Award at the Royal Television Society Television Journalism Awards at the ceremony on March 5. At that time, 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.

Following the decision to pause the presentation of the award, the RTS met as part of the Society’s previously announced review process. The Society remains committed to recognising the work of Journalists in Gaza and will be making the Special Award.