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BBC Arabic ‘keeping audiences in the dark’ over Hamas links of health official

Language service has almost entirely failed to disclose affiliations of Gaza health ministry official Mahmoud Basal

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Gaza's Civil Defence Unit spokesperson Mahmoud Basal (Ministry of Interior)

Funeral for a commander of the Jabaliya Brigade of Hamas's armed wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades (Photo by Faiz Qreqa / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)

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BBC accused of including dozens of terrorists on list of deceased Gaza ‘journalists’

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

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Exclusive: BBC Arabic ‘got it very wrong’ over Israel coverage says Lord Grade

By Jane Prinsley

6 min read

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Author who urged Palestinians to ‘kill the Jews’ appears on BBC Arabic

By Daniel Ben-David

3 min read

Muhammad Karim (R) and one of the posts made by Solid Mujahid (GnasherJew)

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Exclusive: Consultant behind BBC Arabic rebrand sold pro-Hamas T-shirts

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

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BBC Arabic lets author suggest Jews ‘aim to own the world’ without pushback

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

Matt Brittin at Broadcasting House, London on his first day as Director General, May 18, 2026 (Brook Mitchell / AFP via Getty)

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BBC Arabic ‘challenge’ raised with new director general by Culture Secretary

By Jane Prinsley

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BBC Arabic using a terrorist as a source? It’s nothing new

The service has a habit of using unrepentant terrorists as commentators

1 min read

June 10, 2026 15:27

Father of teen killed in Sbarro bombing accuses BBC Arabic of ‘protecting Jew killer’

The corporation rejected complaint over story that said Ahlam Tamimi was ‘accused’ of involvement pizza restaurant attack – despite her repeatedly claiming responsibility

By Jane Prinsley

4 min read

June 5, 2026 09:11

Arnold Roth with his daughter, Malki (Courtesy)

Unmoderated BBC comment section flooded with ‘false flag’ claims on Hatzola report

The corporation failed to remove hateful social media comments, despite telling JC last month it would take action following a similar issue

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

March 27, 2026 14:09

The scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026, in the Golders Green area of London (Getty Images)

BBC reporter who wanted Israel to be described as ‘settler-colonialist’ allowed to cover Lebanon war

Arabic service journalist Rami Ruyahem who wrote to bosses warning Corporation against ‘reinforcing Israeli propaganda’ faces accusations of bias

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

March 18, 2026 11:36

Ruhayem appeared on BBC Arabic quoting a Lebanese allegation that Israel was targeting medical staff

By Stephen Daisley

How the BBC turned Palestinian adults into children – and erased Israeli kids

It matters if the corporation’s Arabic service has an institutional hostility to the Jewish state. It does untold harm to popular attitudes and crucial debates in the global public square

4 min read

March 4, 2026 17:13

Push for Palestine Studies at Cambridge led by academic who celebrated the ‘heroism’ of the October 7 attack

The campaign is backed by the university’s chancellor and the former archbishop of Canterbury

By Jane Prinsley and Gabrielle Apfel

3 min read

February 27, 2026 15:32

Makram Khoury-Machool was previously criticised for his interview on BBC Arabic that appeared to blame the Jewish community for the Heaton Park terror attack (Photo: YouTube)

BBC Arabic ‘double standards’ in using different ages to define Jewish and Palestinian children

Corporation corrects claim that 21 Palestinian male prisoners were minors – despite most being over 18

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

February 25, 2026 10:36

The BBC has been accused of double standards after it initially claimed any Arab under the age of 20 was a child, whereas a response to another complaint suggested that Jews could only be referred to as such when they were babies (Photo: BBC)

Israelis called occupiers and ‘human fragments’ on BBC

Corporation accused of ‘marking its homework’ after rejecting complaint over incendiary Arabic service remarks

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

February 18, 2026 12:45

People outside the main entrance to the BBC's headquarters, Broadcasting House, in central London (Getty Images)

By The JC Leader

The BBC will fail its final test if it marks its own homework

BBC Arabic should be a jewel in the corporation’s crown, but it has too often become a platform for extremism and antisemitism

1 min read

February 18, 2026 12:40

The outside of a BBC building in central London (Getty Images)

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BBC Arabic ‘keeping audiences in the dark’ over Hamas links of health official

BBC accused of including dozens of terrorists on list of deceased Gaza ‘journalists’

Exclusive: BBC Arabic ‘got it very wrong’ over Israel coverage says Lord Grade

Author who urged Palestinians to ‘kill the Jews’ appears on BBC Arabic

Exclusive: Consultant behind BBC Arabic rebrand sold pro-Hamas T-shirts

BBC Arabic lets author suggest Jews ‘aim to own the world’ without pushback

BBC Arabic ‘challenge’ raised with new director general by Culture Secretary

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