BBC crisis over refusal to broadcast Gaza appeal

The Guardian | Jan. 25, 2009 (News Report)

The BBC was in crisis tonight as politicians including government ministers, religious leaders and senior members of its own staff condemned the decision not to broadcast a charity appeal to help the stricken people of Gaza rebuild their homes.

The corporation's director general, Mark Thompson, was left isolated as rival broadcasters ITV and Channel 4 agreed to put out the plea for aid made jointly by 13 British charities. The BBC has decided the ... Full Story »

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Subjects: World, Politics, Media
Topics: Middle East, Israel, Palestine, United Kingdom, Media and Politics, Gaza
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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Jan 24, 2009 - 11:44 PM PST
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Edited by: Leo Romero - Jan 24, 2009 - 11:44 PM PST

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 by Ran Hansen - Jan. 25, 2009

A lack of balance and evenhanded reporting is evident.

It was stated "it is absolutely essential that the audience cannot see any evidence at all of a bias." Well, BBC is biased, but in favor of Gaza. That is why Gaza appealed to BBC in the first place; Hamas thought it could get a friendly reception. BBC's reporting on the conflict largely neglected Hamas' terrorism, agenda, shameful behavior, war crimes, etc.; instead, BBC focused on Israeli actions that were deemed uncivilized. I wonder how BBC would have reported on the ... More »

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    BBC News | Jan. 25, 2009 (News Report)
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