BBC Accused of Bias in Israel-Hamas Coverage: Over 1,500 Breaches of Guidelines

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A recent report has accused the BBC of violating its editorial guidelines more than 1,500 times during its coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, revealing a pattern of alleged bias against Israel. The investigation, led by British lawyer Trevor Asserson, analyzed four months of BBC content across various platforms, including television, radio, online news, podcasts, and social media.

 

 

The report highlighted that Israel was associated with terms like genocide significantly more than Hamas, raising questions about the BBC's impartiality. Former BBC executive Danny Cohen has called the findings an "institutional crisis" and advocated for an independent inquiry into the broadcaster's coverage of the war. This call was echoed by Jewish groups such as the Campaign Against Antisemitism and the National Jewish Assembly, who criticized the BBC for its perceived lack of neutrality.

 

 

The Asserson report, which analyzed approximately nine million words of BBC content, identified 1,553 instances where the corporation allegedly breached its guidelines on impartiality, accuracy, editorial values, and public interest. The findings noted that the BBC often portrayed Israel as a militaristic and aggressive state while downplaying acts of terrorism by Hamas. Specific accusations were made against prominent BBC journalists, including Jeremy Bowen and Lyse Doucet, who were alleged to have shown sympathy towards Hamas and minimized the severity of the group’s attacks.

 

 

The report was particularly critical of the BBC's Arabic channel, which it claimed to be among the most biased in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict. It identified instances where BBC reporters had made public statements supporting Hamas, which were not disclosed to viewers. The analysis also found that Israel was associated with war crimes far more frequently than Hamas, despite the latter openly publicizing acts that could constitute such crimes.

 

Public criticism of the BBC intensified following the October 7 massacre in southern Israel, when Hamas killed around 1,200 people and took over 250 hostages. Despite Hamas being officially recognized as a terrorist organization, the report found that the BBC labeled the group as such only 3.2% of the time during the period analyzed. This perceived reluctance to clearly identify Hamas as terrorists drew widespread condemnation, including from MPs and Jewish community leaders.

 

Calls for an independent review of the BBC's coverage have grown louder, with several prominent figures questioning the broadcaster's adherence to its own editorial standards. Sir Oliver Dowden, the shadow deputy prime minister, expressed concern that the BBC’s alleged failure to maintain impartiality could damage its global reputation. Julia Lopez, the shadow culture secretary, warned that any perceived bias undermines public trust in the BBC, particularly in a media landscape increasingly fraught with misinformation.

 

Further criticism came from Lord Austin, who described the BBC’s stance as failing to meet the standards of impartiality that justify its public funding. The Campaign Against Antisemitism has called for fundamental reform of the broadcaster, arguing that a transparent public inquiry is necessary to address the issues raised by the report.

 

Trevor Asserson, a long-standing critic of BBC bias, has launched a new organization, Campaign for Media Standards, aimed at scrutinizing UK media for similar biases. He emphasized that the BBC's deviation from its responsibility as a public service broadcaster to deliver unbiased news, especially in its Arabic content, raises questions about its suitability for continued public funding.

 

Credit: Sunday Telegraph 2024-09-09

 

 

 

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[Homburg]

Of course the BBC is not impartial, it's a propaganda channel.

[ThaiFelix]

2 hours ago, Homburg said:

Of course the BBC is not impartial, it's a propaganda channel.

Aren't they all?

[nobodysfriend]

The facts are facts .

We should know by now what happens and happened .

Desperate attempts to distort the truth only show how degenerate the jewish narrative is .

They never admit having done something wrong , it is ALWAYS somebody elses fault .

Disgusting .

[CharlieKo]

12 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

The facts are facts .

We should know by now what happens and happened .

Desperate attempts to distort the truth only show how degenerate the jewish narrative is .

They never admit having done something wrong , it is ALWAYS somebody elses fault .

Disgusting .

I know, it's disgusting that Hamas would kill hostages just because Israeli troops were getting close. Hamas then have the audacity to blame Israel for their actions.  

[Nick Carter icp]

27 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

The facts are facts .

We should know by now what happens and happened .

Desperate attempts to distort the truth only show how degenerate the jewish narrative is .

They never admit having done something wrong , it is ALWAYS somebody elses fault .

Disgusting .

 

   So, you wont be accepting that the BBC is biased, just blame the Jews ?

[mogandave]

1 minute ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   So, you wont be accepting that the BBC is biased, just blame the Jews ?

If it’s not the Jews, It’s the Russians…

[Red Forever]

More right wing drivel from the Torygraph.

[Nick Carter icp]

1 minute ago, Red Forever said:

More right wing drivel from the Torygraph.

 

   The Sunday Telegraph is reporting on the news , reporting on the news isn't "right wing drivel" .

   The BBC has been accused of being biased , so far its a Jews fault and the Daily Telegraphs fault , next Brexit  will get the blame .

   Anyone care to respond to the allegations ?

[Nick Carter icp]

57 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

The facts are facts .

We should know by now what happens and happened .

Desperate attempts to distort the truth only show how degenerate the jewish narrative is .

 

 

   No, the "Jews" want the truth to be told in an unbiased  way .

   The truth is currently being distorted and "the Jews" want that issue addressed 

[300sd]

1 hour ago, nobodysfriend said:

The facts are facts .

We should know by now what happens and happened .

Most do know and understand what is happening. Apparently you have a problem with it!

[mikeymike100]

"BBC Accused of Bias in Israel-Hamas Coverage: Over 1,500 Breaches of Guidelines"

 

I'm surprised its only 1, 500 breaches of the guidelines.

The BBC is getting worse, its so far left now its almost on a par with CNN!

[zyphodb]

The wonderful British Brainwashing Corperation...

[billd766]

55 minutes ago, 300sd said:

Most do know and understand what is happening. Apparently you have a problem with it!

Most people DO understand the lies, deflections, denials and distortions that come out of Israel and the IDF, that is if Israel and the IDF even bother to respond.

[Nick Carter icp]

8 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Most people DO understand the lies, deflections, denials and distortions that come out of Israel and the IDF, that is if Israel and the IDF even bother to respond.

 

   The lies come from Hamas , Israel tells the truth .

Numerous examples of this 

[James105]

It's long overdue for the BBC to live or die on a subscription model.  If it is as good as their fanboys say it is then it will do very well for itself.  No-one should have to be legally forced to pay to watch their biased propaganda.   

[riclag]

1 hour ago, mikeymike100 said:

"BBC Accused of Bias in Israel-Hamas Coverage: Over 1,500 Breaches of Guidelines"

 

I'm surprised its only 1, 500 breaches of the guidelines.

The BBC is getting worse, its so far left now its almost on a par with CNN!

There ought to be laws forbidding news  agencies from calling known terrorist organizations actors, militants, freedom fighters.

 

"They are not freedom fighters, they are not militants, they are pure and simple terrorists and it's remarkable to go to the BBC website and still see them talking about gunmen and militants and not calling them terrorists," Mr Shapps said.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67076341

 

 

Edited September 9 by riclag

[mdr224]

29 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Most people DO understand the lies, deflections, denials and distortions that come out of Israel and the IDF, that is if Israel and the IDF even bother to respond.

Disgusting leftist antisemitism. You probably typed this frothing at the mouth

[Digitalbanana]

When I watched Match Of The Day which is on the BBC the subject of Israel was not even mentioned.

Edited September 9 by Digitalbanana

[300sd]

32 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Most people DO understand the lies, deflections, denials and distortions that come out of Israel and the IDF, that is if Israel and the IDF even bother to respond.

The BBC may be taking applications soon. You should apply!

[frank83628]

the bbc is a joke, along with most mainstream, they practically all read from the same script

[JeffersLos]

Nobody in their right mind could support Israel, obviously. That doesn't mean they're biased. 🙂 

[newbee2022]

6 hours ago, Homburg said:

Of course the BBC is not impartial, it's a propaganda channel.

Propaganda? For whom?

[James105]

1 hour ago, JeffersLos said:

Nobody in their right mind could support Israel, obviously. That doesn't mean they're biased. 🙂 

 

I could care less about the middle east in general, but if I was going to support any country there it would be the only one with a functioning democracy.    

 

I noticed in London over the weekend there was a massive demonstration in support of Afghanistani women who have had their rights completely stripped away.   Oh wait, no it wasn't, it was just another Hamas supporting anti-jew hate march.   Literally nobody cares about any suffering in the entire region of the middle east unless it is perceived that the jews can be blamed for it in some way.   

[Chomper Higgot]

The coming together of a pro-Israel organizations looking for anti Israel bias and an anti-BBC rightwing rag.

Seek and you shall find.

 

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

Julia Lopez, the shadow culture secretary, warned that any perceived bias undermines public trust in the BBC, particularly in a media landscape increasingly fraught with misinformation.

No Julia, not all received bias is actual bias and unless the allegations is of actual ‘misinformation’ then leave it out.

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

They're still there are far as I know....................

 

In March, the BBC faced pressure to suspend reporter Soha Ibrahim for reportedly liking videos on social media of people celebrating the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre that left more than 1,200 dead in Israel.

Another staffer, Dawn Queva, was also caught making several now-deleted social media posts calling Jewish people “Nazi apartheid parasites.”

[JonnyF]

4 hours ago, ThaiFelix said:

Aren't they all?

 

The difference is that the BBC is state funded and is supposed to be neutral. It is in the charter.

 

They don't even hide their bias, calling Hamas terrorists "freedom fighters". It's absolutely disgusting. 

 

The BBC are nothing more than state funded left wing propaganda. Funded by money extorted from the citizens via draconian threats. It will get far worse under Labour.  

[JCauto]

4 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

The facts are facts .

We should know by now what happens and happened .

Desperate attempts to distort the truth only show how degenerate the jewish narrative is .

They never admit having done something wrong , it is ALWAYS somebody elses fault .

Disgusting .

 

As I said, bigots will attack Jews, but once they've achieved their ends, they'll easily pivot to attacking Muslims, women, black people, whomever is an easy target for their hatred.

 

You must be very proud of your sterling morals and principles. 

[riclag]

22 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

The difference is that the BBC is state funded and is supposed to be neutral. It is in the charter.

 

They don't even hide their bias, calling Hamas terrorists "freedom fighters". It's absolutely disgusting. 

 

The BBC are nothing more than state funded left wing propaganda. Funded by money extorted from the citizens via draconian threats. It will get far worse under Labour.  

State news:

The BBC operates under a Royal Charter, which is renewed every 10 years. The Royal Charter abolished the BBC Trust, and the regulatory functions of the BBC Trust were transferred to The Office of Communications or Ofcom in 2017.

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/bbc/
 

 

 

[riclag]

1 hour ago, James105 said:

 

I could care less about the middle east in general, but if I was going to support any country there it would be the only one with a functioning democracy.    

 

I noticed in London over the weekend there was a massive demonstration in support of Afghanistani women who have had their rights completely stripped away.   Oh wait, no it wasn't, it was just another Hamas supporting anti-jew hate march.   Literally nobody cares about any suffering in the entire region of the middle east unless it is perceived that the jews can be blamed for it in some way.   

There use to be genuine outrage for anybody who supported terrorism !

Now these people who wear the scarf and carry the flag of hamas are appeased and showed reverence!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_pro-Palestinian_protests_on_university_campuses

Edited September 9 by riclag