The BBC has faced criticism from Foreign Secretary James Cleverly for putting lives at risk by hastily blaming Israel for a tragic hospital blast in Gaza without verifying the facts. The broadcaster has been urged to exercise caution and wait for all the information before assigning blame. Cleverly emphasized the importance of taking the time to verify facts in order to save lives.
Outrage over BBC's attribution of blame
The BBC faced outrage after attributing blame for the devastating attack on al-Ahli Hospital to Israel. Instead of waiting for Israel's response, the broadcaster relied on the statements of the terrorist organization Hamas. The Israeli Defence Forces urged the media to wait for their investigation before drawing conclusions. The army spokesperson later denied Israeli responsibility, stating that the explosion came from a failed rocket launched within Gaza.
PM emphasizes the importance of responsible reporting
During Prime Minister's Questions, Rishi Sunak reminded the BBC of the impact that their words have and urged them to exercise caution. The PM emphasized the need to establish the truth of what happened and warned against rushing to judgment. He called on all those in positions of responsibility to recognize the impact of their words.
BBC's refusal to describe Hamas as a terror group
The BBC's refusal to label Hamas as a terror group has sparked controversy. The Royal family, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer have all condemned Hamas as a terrorist organization, but the BBC has maintained its impartial stance. This refusal has further fueled criticism of the broadcaster.
Fresh storm over the report of the hospital blast
The BBC is now at the center of another controversy over its report of the hospital blast. BBC journalist Jon Donnison's statement during a live broadcast raised questions about the cause of the explosion. The broadcaster's fact-checking department later reported that at least one expert had suggested it was not an airstrike. The BBC has faced criticism for its reporting and has been called "useless and irresponsible" by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry.
The BBC has been contacted for comment regarding the hospital report.
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