Angry Iraqi youths set fire to the office of Saudi Arabia's MBC channel in Baghdad on Saturday morning, protesting against a broadcast that insulted the commanders of the martyred resistance. The weekend program labeled these leaders as terrorists, igniting outrage among viewers and leading to a violent response.
Protesters surrounded the MBC office building, and flames erupted around it as they managed to breach the premises. The incident reflects deep-seated tensions regarding the portrayal of resistance leaders in the media.
In a related statement, the Hamas movement condemned the actions of the Saudi network, describing them as a "moral fall" and demanding an official apology. Iraqi resistance groups echoed this sentiment, threatening to attack the MBC office if it remains operational.
Public sentiment escalated, with demonstrators sharing the network's address and calling for collective action to shut it down