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What will be the outcome of OFCOM's investigation into BBC's biased breaches during Israel-Hamas war by June 30, 2025?
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Official statements from OFCOM or publicly available news sources
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BBC Report Reveals 1,500 Biased Breaches of Editorial Guidelines During Israel-Hamas War
Sep 7, 2024, 08:06 PM
The BBC breached its own editorial guidelines more than 1,500 times during the height of the Israel-Hamas war, according to a damning report. The report revealed a deeply worrying pattern of bias against Israel. Former BBC executives have described the situation as an 'institutional crisis.' The breaches were so egregious that they extended to the exaltation of a massacre, indicating significant issues within the public broadcaster. The report utilized AI data research to highlight systemic bias in BBC's coverage of the conflict. OFCOM has yet to respond to these findings. The report was highlighted by the Telegraph, and some commentators have linked the issue to broader problems within the organization, including the protection of figures like Gary Lineker.
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