BBC Faces Staff Backlash Over Gaza Coverage Bias

Over 100 BBC employees, with support from over 300 media professionals and public figures including Miriam Margolyes, Charles Dance, and Mike Leigh, have signed an open letter accusing the BBC of pro-Israel bias in its Gaza war coverage. The letter alleges that BBC reporting has acted as public relations for the Israeli government and military and has failed to convey the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Signatories highlight alleged internal censorship and claim staff have faced accusations of bias for sharing content critical of Israel. They also call for the removal of BBC board member Sir Robbie Gibb due to perceived conflicts of interest tied to The Jewish Chronicle. The BBC has defended its impartiality, citing award-winning Gaza programming, and stated that it dropped the documentary 'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack' to avoid perceptions of partiality. The situation reflects ongoing internal dissent and public debate over the BBC's coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict.