BBC Arabic: Giving a Voice to the 'Israeli Perspective' in the Region
BBC World Service director defends BBC Arabic as a lone voice covering stories ignored by Gulf media and providing the 'Israeli perspective'.
In a bold defense of BBC Arabic, the corporation's World Service director Fiona Crack has positioned the platform as a lone voice in the region offering coverage of the Israeli perspective. Crack's remarks come as BBC Arabic has faced sustained criticism in recent years for its selection of content and guests, some of whom have expressed antisemitic views on social media.
Crack asserts that BBC Arabic pursues stories ignored by the Gulf's state-owned media, providing a counterpoint to the narratives often found in the region's news outlets. This stance has drawn both praise and ire, with some calling for the service to be shut down altogether.
Source: The Guardian
