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Catalogue of shame: how the BBC keeps getting it wrong on Jews and Israel

The broadcaster has been accused of platforming Hamas propaganda and breaching its own editorial standards

By Imogen Garfinkel

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The BBC has sparked outrage in the UK Jewish community over its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war since October 7 (Getty)
Scenes from Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone was broadcast on Monday on BBC Two and narrated by Abdullah Al-Yazouri, the son of a Hamas official (Image: BBC)

Auntie, you’ve got a real problem with Jews and saying sorry isn’t enough

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BBC Chair Dr Samir Shah has called for an 'independent review' of the corporation's Middle East coverage (Image: Parliament TV)

BBC Chair calls for ‘independent review’ of Middle East coverage

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BBC Director General Tim Davie (L) and BBC Chair Dr Samir Shah (R) were quizzed by MPs at a select committee hearing this afternoon (Image: Parliament TV)

BBC Chair admits ‘serious failings’ led to Gaza documentary scandal

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The broadcaster's board met on Thursday and released a statement recognising that “significant and damaging” errors had been made in its Gaza documentary (credit: BBC)

Those demanding the BBC reinstate their recent Gaza documentary should be ashamed

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Counter-terror police have been called in to assess complaints about the BBC's controversial documentary on Gaza which featured the son of a senior Hamas official as its narrator. (Getty)

BBC could face terror probe after admission that Hamas family was paid during making of Gaza film

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MPs have called for an independent investigation into the production of a controversial BBC documentary about Gaza (Image: Getty)

MPs call for independent investigation into BBC Gaza documentary

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