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BBC Faces Accusations from 200 Jewish Staffers Over Antisemitism Complaints

Aug 2, 2024, 06:56 AM

Over 200 BBC staff, contractors, suppliers, and contributors have accused the BBC of mishandling antisemitism complaints, drawing parallels to the Huw Edwards scandal. In July, these individuals wrote to the BBC board and chairman Samir Shah, demanding an urgent formal investigation into what they described as 'anti-Jewish racism' within the organization. Shah has dismissed the call for a formal probe. Jewish staff have expressed frustration, accusing the BBC of 'gaslighting' them over their complaints. BBC Chair denied the plea from 200 Jewish staffers.