The BBC issued an apology yesterday following a contentious interview with former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett concerning Israel's brief counterterrorism operation in the West Bank city of Jenin earlier this week.
During the interview, news anchor Anjana Gadgil claimed as fact, "Israeli forces are happy to kill children." Following an uproar, the BBC issued a statement which read in part, "(W)e apologise that the language used in this line of questioning was not phrased well and was inappropriate."
In my view, the apology is insufficient. Not phrased well? This would suggest that Gadgil misspoke. No, what she said was defamatory and intended to promote hatred against Jews. Needless to say, no apology was forthcoming from Gadgil, nor do I expect one. So, why is Gadgil still employed by the BBC? After all, it is abundantly clear Gadgil hates Jews, and her attitude is shared by many at the BBC. More than a decade ago, I shed light as to how the BBC was happy to call Jews extremists while refusing to do the same with al Qaeda members.
When it comes to Israel, the BBC always concludes the worst and the facts be damned.
Plus ça change.
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