London, July 3 (RHC)-- In the UK, more than 100 staff workers at the BBC have accused the media giant of anti-Palestinian racism.  The 107 employees, along with 300 media industry figures, have written to BBC leadership, accusing the broadcaster of “censorship” when it comes to Israel and “performing PR for the Israeli government and military.”

Their letter, published in Deadline, cited in particular the BBC’s recent decision not to air the Gaza: Medics under Fire documentary, saying the move was “just one in a long line of agenda driven decisions.”

“Much of the BBC’s coverage in this area is defined by anti-Palestinian racism,” the employees said.
They also said the BBC has failed to offer any significant analysis of the UK government’s involvement in the war on Palestinians, including weapons sales or their legal implications.

“Since October 2023 it has become increasingly clear to our audiences that the BBC’s reporting on Israel/ Palestine falls short of our own editorial standards.  There is a gulf between the BBC’s coverage of what is happening in Gaza and the West Bank and what our audiences can see is happening via multiple credible sources,” they said.

“The BBC’s editorial decisions seem increasingly out of step with reality. We have been forced to conclude that decisions are made to fit a political agenda rather than serve the needs of audiences.” 

All the BBC staff who signed the letter did so anonymously, while the industry figures supporting their call included actors Khalid Abdalla and Miriam Margolyes.

[ SOURCE: REUTERS and NEWS AGENCIES ]