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Major broadcaster uses decade-old photo of starving Yemeni child for article about hunger in Gaza

The image was originally captured in a hospital in Hodeida in 2016

By Jacob Jaffa

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August 27, 2025 12:14

This image of a starving boy in Yemen was used by TRT World to illustrate hunger in Gaza (Image: Reuters screenshot)

Daily Mirror famine image failed to mention emaciated child’s pre-existing condition

The evocative image of Karim Muammar was published in Saturday’s edition of The Daily Mirror

By JC Reporter

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August 26, 2025 08:05

A powerful image of three-year-old Karim Muammar was published in Saturday’s edition of The Daily Mirror but did not mention the rare genetic disease he has (Photo: Getty)

BBC backtracks on claim that Gazan cancer patient ‘died of malnutrition’

However, the article still discusses how emaciated Marah Zuhri was when she was admitted and echoes the UN's warning of ‘widespread malnutrition in Gaza’

By Jacob Jaffa

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August 18, 2025 14:11

BBC News has issued a 'clarification' after it reported that a Gaza cancer patient receiving treatment in Italy 'died of malnutrition' (Image: Getty)

Picture agencies drop Gaza photographer after documentary reveals hunger images were staged

Anas Zayed Fteiha, who works for the Turkish state-owned agency Anadolu, was filmed taking photos of Gazan children with empty bowls outstretched, despite not being at a food bank

By Jacob Jaffa

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August 6, 2025 14:44

An investigation in the German press found that some of the images of hunger in Gaza were staged by a Palestinian photographer (Image: Süddeutsche Zeitung)

By Tom Gross

From Reagan to Trump: Even US presidents have been taken in by distorted anti-Israel media images

That is not to say there is not hunger in Gaza. The question is whether Western politicians reacting to the media repeating Hamas propaganda designed to keep Hamas in power, is the best way to achieve a better future for Gaza

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July 31, 2025 10:23

Osama Al-Rakab, 5, was evacuated to an Italian hospital with Israel's help (Image: COGAT)

Child ‘misleadingly’ presented as symbol of Gaza starvation ‘suffers from muscular disorder’

Media outlets that used the image have been accused of leaving out critical context

By Jacob Jaffa

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July 28, 2025 10:09

Images published widely in the media showing an apparently starving Gazan child have been criticised for allegedly lacking vital context about his medical status (Image: X/@CallumHoare_)

BBC calls terror group founder jailed over two murders a ‘pro-Palestine convict’

Georges Abdallah was convicted of complicity in the assassinations of an Israeli diplomat and an American colonel

By Jacob Jaffa

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July 25, 2025 13:56

Georges Abdallah has been released from prison after 41 years (Image: X/@s_assbague)

BBC ‘stands by’ Jeremy Bowen over claim there is ‘clear evidence’ of Israeli ‘war crimes’

The corporation seemed to suggest that the assertion, which was provided without attribution, was a ‘professional judgement’

By Jacob Jaffa

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July 25, 2025 11:01

The BBC said it 'stands by' Jeremy Bowen after he claimed there was 'clear evidence' of Israeli war crimes (Image: Alamy)

Ofcom open investigation into BBC Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official’s son

The new probe was announced after the BBC’s own independent review found ‘no breach’ of its impartiality rules

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

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July 15, 2025 09:23

Ofcom has announced an investigation into the BBC's Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone documentary (Image: Getty)

Multiple papers correct misleading coverage of Gaza hostage releases

Observer editorial makes false claim about murdered Jews in UK

‘Jewish blood on his hands’: Apprentice star blames Netanyahu for Manchester synagogue attack

BBC says it was ‘wrong’ for news presenter to call Hamas ‘terror group’

Why can’t the BBC bring itself to call Hamas terrorists?

‘I f****** it’- Giles Coren apologises for article on ‘piddling’ antisemitism

Jews are getting what they deserve – isn’t that what you meant to say, Giles Coren?

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Major broadcaster uses decade-old photo of starving Yemeni child for article about hunger in Gaza

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BBC backtracks on claim that Gazan cancer patient ‘died of malnutrition’

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Child ‘misleadingly’ presented as symbol of Gaza starvation ‘suffers from muscular disorder’

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Ofcom open investigation into BBC Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official’s son

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Multiple papers correct misleading coverage of Gaza hostage releases

Observer editorial makes false claim about murdered Jews in UK

‘Jewish blood on his hands’: Apprentice star blames Netanyahu for Manchester synagogue attack

BBC says it was ‘wrong’ for news presenter to call Hamas ‘terror group’

Why can’t the BBC bring itself to call Hamas terrorists?

‘I f****** it’- Giles Coren apologises for article on ‘piddling’ antisemitism

Jews are getting what they deserve – isn’t that what you meant to say, Giles Coren?

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Major broadcaster uses decade-old photo of starving Yemeni child for article about hunger in Gaza

Daily Mirror famine image failed to mention emaciated child’s pre-existing condition

BBC backtracks on claim that Gazan cancer patient ‘died of malnutrition’

Picture agencies drop Gaza photographer after documentary reveals hunger images were staged

From Reagan to Trump: Even US presidents have been taken in by distorted anti-Israel media images

Child ‘misleadingly’ presented as symbol of Gaza starvation ‘suffers from muscular disorder’

BBC calls terror group founder jailed over two murders a ‘pro-Palestine convict’

BBC ‘stands by’ Jeremy Bowen over claim there is ‘clear evidence’ of Israeli ‘war crimes’

Ofcom open investigation into BBC Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official’s son