Media Bias

Whistleblower memo alleges BBC Arabic bias in Gaza coverage; BBC faces scrutiny over standards

November 04, 2025 由 AI 报道 AI 生成的图像 事实核查

An internal memo by Michael Prescott, a former external adviser to the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee, alleges that BBC Arabic gave disproportionate weight to unverified anti‑Israel claims during the Gaza war. The BBC says it takes such feedback seriously, as MPs demand answers on editorial standards.