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Tuesday, May 2

Israel/Palestine and the BBC

No evidence of 'systematic' bias within the BBC's reporting of the conflict (Although individual correspondents aren't let off) according to an independent report commisioned by...the BBC.

The Corporation have however, been scalded for not using the word 'terrorism' in accordance with terrorist acts by the reports chairman, Sir Quentin Thomas.

Probably the most interesting part of the report regarding bias, is the fact that this independent panel noted stronger evidence of pro-Israeli coverage by the BBC.

Not sure how well that fits with all those who claim the BBC is anti-Israel. Mind you, the report was commissioned by the BBC itself so...

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