BBC R4 airs partisan portrayal of Jenin masked as ‘entertainment’
Two BBC presenters fail to provide context to counter an activist’s political messaging.
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BBC silence on Gaza smuggling continues
Another story that would help BBC audiences understand Israel’s counter-terrorism measures is ignored.
Stats defy the BBC’s repeated portrayal of a ‘siege’ on Gaza
How many truckloads of supplies does the BBC have to ignore when it promotes the notion of a ‘siege’ on Gaza?
Promoted and quoted: the BBC’s preferred NGO contributors in 2017
The BBC continues to quote and promote political NGOs from one side of the spectrum.
Guardian ignores antisemitism study which challenges one of their cherished beliefs
What do true free thinkers do when presented with new information contradicting their most cherished beliefs? They carefully consider the new information and adapt their views accordingly. What do rigid, closed-minded thinkers do when presented with new information contradicting their most cherished beliefs? They ignore the new information. The Guardian falls into the latter category.
Landmark Israel-PA agreements not news for the BBC
Israel and the PA recently signed landmark agreements but the BBC has ignored both stories.
BBC Music again covers a BDS story without explaining that campaign’s agenda
The BBC once again reports a BDS related story without clarification of that campaign’s aims.
Weekend long read
Our weekly round-up of Middle East related background reading.
BBC’s ‘Newsnight’ report on extremist group ignores its own role
BBC 2’s ‘Newsnight’ report on an extremist group in the UK ignores one particular side of the story.
Gaza Strip background the BBC does not provide
As Israel again warns of an impending water crisis in the Gaza Strip, BBC audiences continue to be deprived of accurate and impartial background information.