Over 400 Media Figures Urge BBC to Remove Robbie Gibb Over Gaza Coverage

More than 400 media and cultural figures, including 111 BBC journalists, have signed an open letter criticizing the BBC for alleged censorship and bias favoring Israel in its coverage of the Gaza conflict. The letter calls for the removal of BBC board member Robbie Gibb due to his ties to the Jewish Chronicle and potential conflicts of interest, highlighting concerns that these ties affect editorial decisions. The signatories condemned the BBC's shelving of the documentary "Gaza: Medics Under Fire," which depicts the experiences of doctors working amid the Gaza war, accusing the broadcaster of lacking impartiality and transparency. Questions have also been raised about Gibb's involvement in discussions regarding the documentary and the BBC's coverage, despite official denials of his formal role. Critics argue the BBC has failed to adequately report on aspects such as UK government involvement and arms sales related to the conflict, and they accuse the organization of being overly cautious about appearing critical of Israel. The dispute reflects broader tensions over media impartiality and editorial independence in reporting on the Israel-Palestine conflict.