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The BBC has ruled it was wrong for a presenter to describe Hamas as a terror group, prompting claims licence-fee payers will be appalled at wasting money to protect extremists' reputation.
A viewer complained about a June 15 broadcast on the news channel breaching policy.
BBC guidelines require attributing 'terror' labels to third parties for accuracy and impartiality.
The Executive Complaints Unit upheld the complaint, reporting to managers.
This follows debates on labeling Hamas, proscribed by the UK government.
Former BBC boss Danny Cohen criticized the refusal to recognize Hamas as terrorists post-October 7 atrocities.
Boris Johnson and Lord David Cameron urged similar descriptions.
John Simpson explained the BBC's neutral stance, quoting others but not using 'terrorist' in its voice to let audiences decide.
The decision fuels discussions on impartiality and handling sensitive topics.
2025-09-13 18:34:00



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