BBC admits to misleading the public regarding pro-Palestine demonstrations in the UK
The British broadcaster BBC, which described pro-Palestine demonstrations in the UK as "support for Hamas," has admitted to using a "misleading description" following public backlash.
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BBC's characterization of pro-Palestine marches in the UK as "support for Hamas" in its news bulletins throughout the day sparked reactions across the country.
STATEMENT FROM THE ANCHOR: WE ADMIT IT
Following the criticism, a BBC anchor made the following statement regarding the "support for Hamas" description during a broadcast around 18:00 local time:
"We had mentioned demonstrations held across the UK where people were expressing their support for Hamas. We accept that this was an inaccurate phrase and a misleading description of the pro-Palestine demonstrations."
Tens of thousands of people held numerous demonstrations in many cities across the UK last weekend to show solidarity with Palestine.