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BBC apologizes for omitting mention of Jews in multiple Holocaust Memorial Day broadcasts

The BBC has apologized for failing to mention Jews in its Holocaust Memorial Day broadcasts, prompting backlash from Jewish groups who criticized the omission as disrespectful and harmful.

A person walks outside BBC Broadcasting House. November 16, 2025.
A supporter of the Iranian people bears the colors of their flag on her face at a rally for the nationwide protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Madrid, Spain, last week.

Western media’s silence on Iran reveals troubling pattern of ignoring democracy - opinion

BBC Broadcasting House, London, UK.

The BBC haunted by bias - and the Israeli connection

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Britain's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2025

UK's former US envoy Peter Mandelson apologizes to Epstein's victims, leaving out his own actions


Gary Lineker to leave BBC after sharing antisemitic content to social media - report

Last week, Lineker received backlash after he reposted a pro-Palestinian video on social media that criticized Zionism and included a rat emoji, and later apologized for the post. 

 Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Manchester City v Manchester United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - June 3, 2023 BBC presenter Gary Lineker after the match Action Images

BBC's Gary Lineker shares Nazi propaganda rat emoji when discussing Zionists - Telegraph

Lineker pleaded ignorance over the Instagram post, prompting "furious new calls for the BBC to sack him," due to the antisemitic connotations, The Telegraph reported.

 Gary Lineker's now-deleted Instagram post comparing Zionists to rats, May 2025.

Art expert from BBC TV show pleads guilty to dealing with suspected Hezbollah financier

Ojiri sold £140,000 ($186,000) worth of artwork to Nazem Ahmad, a diamond smuggler and art collector, who was sanctioned by the US in 2019 and is accused of financing Hezbollah.

 The BBC's "Bargain Hunters" show.

Hamas likely to release Israeli-American hostage within 48 hours, IDF strikes Yemen ports

IDF announces movement of troops • US-Iran nuclear talks conclude in Oman • Trump en route to Mideast

The family of hostage Edan Alexander outside the home of Ron Dermer in Jerusalem on Sunder, April 13, 2025.

BBC puts Gaza documentary on hold amid Hamas link scandal - report

A documentary about healthcare workers in Gaza amid the warzone has been put on an indefinite delay due to a Hamas-linked documentary that is now under review.

 Palestinians seen in the city of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, February 17, 2025

BBC to investigate Arabic arm after reporters’ antisemitism, Hamas support exposed 

Dr Samer Shah, chairman of the BBC, said on Saturday that the corporation would also examine its handling of reporting on the Israel-Hamas War.

Protest outside the BBC, Tuesday 25th February 2025.

'We'll burn Jews like Hitler did': BBC contributor in Gaza celebrates Jewish civilian death

He has appeared on the Arabic-language branch of the UK public broadcaster more than a dozen times since Hamas's terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023.

"BBC Arabic" journalist in the Gaza Strip, Samer Elzaenen.

BBC Arabic freelance journalist describes Jews as ‘devils,’ defended Oct. 7 during massacre

The posts, first reported on by British newspaper The Telegraph on Saturday, included comments like “the Jews, they are the devils of the hypocrites.”

 Ahmed Alagha on BBC News in Arabic.

UK gov't adviser: BBC refused antisemitism training on multiple occasions

Lord Mann said he visited the BBC's leadership on three occasions after assuming the role in 2019, and that each time, they had refused the offers of antisemitism training.

 BBC New Broadcasting House in London.

How a Jewish quiz team brought hope to the UK amid rising antisemitism - opinion

For anyone feeling disheartened by the recent surge in antisemitism, let this be a reminder: It is not all doom and gloom.

 Israel and United Kingdom flags waving together.