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===Bias against the U.S. and Israel===

===Bias against the U.S. and Israel===

Although its charter requires it to be impartial, critics often accuse it of bias against [[United States]] and [[Israel]].  Because of these complaints of bias, an internal investigation was conducted on the BBC's coverage of the [[Arab-Israeli conflict]].  However, after the investigation was completed, BBC officials decided to withhold the 20,000-word report of the investigation, compiled in 2004 by senior editorial adviser Malcolm Balen.  Steven Sugar, a Jewish critic of the BBC, attempted to get access to the report under the 2000 Freedom of Information Act, but was denied by the High Court of England and Wales.  The information commissioner, Richard Thomas, backed the BBC's decision to block access to the report, but the information tribunal ruled on appeal in August, 2006, in favor of Steven Sugar.  Still, the BBC argued at the High Court in London that the tribunal did not have jurisdiction over the case, and the High Court ruled in favor of the BBC on April 28, 2007.  The BBC maintains that the internal investigation found no deliberate or systematic bias.  Conservative MP David Davies commented: "An organisation which is funded partly to scrutinise governments and other institutions in Britain appears to be using taxpayers' money to prevent its customers from finding out how it is operating. That is absolutely indefensible" and called the BBC's actions a "shameful hypocrisy".  It has been estimated that the BBC has spent around £200,000 - £300,000 on the case so far.<ref>Clare Dyer. [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/mar/28/bbc.middleeastthemedia1 "Legal fight over BBC Israel report"] ''The Guardian''. (28 March 2007); Clare Dyer. [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/apr/28/bbc.israel BBC wins right to keep report on Middle East coverage secret] ''The Guardian (28 April 2007)</ref>

Although its charter requires it to be impartial, critics often accuse it of bias against [[United States]] and [[Israel]].  Because of these complaints of bias, an internal investigation was conducted on the BBC's coverage of the [[Arab-Israeli conflict]].  However, after the investigation was completed, BBC officials decided to withhold the 20,000-word report of the investigation, compiled in 2004 by senior editorial adviser Malcolm Balen.  Steven Sugar, a Jewish critic of the BBC, attempted to get access to the report under the 2000 Freedom of Information Act, but was denied by the High Court of England and Wales.  The information commissioner, Richard Thomas, backed the BBC's decision to block access to the report, but the information tribunal ruled on appeal in August, 2006, in favor of Steven Sugar.  Still, the BBC argued at the High Court in London that the tribunal did not have jurisdiction over the case, and the High Court ruled in favor of the BBC on April 28, 2007.  The BBC maintains that the internal investigation found no deliberate or systematic bias.  Conservative MP David Davies commented: "An organisation which is funded partly to scrutinise governments and other institutions in Britain appears to be using taxpayers' money to prevent its customers from finding out how it is operating. That is absolutely indefensible" and called the BBC's actions a "shameful hypocrisy".  It has been estimated that the BBC has spent around £200,000 - £300,000 on the case so far.<ref>Clare Dyer. [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/mar/28/bbc.middleeastthemedia1 "Legal fight over BBC Israel report"] ''The Guardian''. (28 March 2007); Clare Dyer. [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/apr/28/bbc.israel BBC wins right to keep report on Middle East coverage secret] ''The Guardian (28 April 2007)</ref>

Last May, the BBC produced several reports claiming that a baby named Leila al Ghandour had died in the Gaza Strip after inhaling tear gas fired by Israeli forces. Although Hamas subsequently removed her name from its casualty list – and despite BBC Watch corresponding with the BBC since June 2018 on the issue – the claim that Israel was responsible for her death still appears on the BBC News website.</blockquote>

Last May, the BBC produced several reports claiming that a baby named Leila al Ghandour had died in the Gaza Strip after inhaling tear gas fired by Israeli forces. Although Hamas subsequently removed her name from its casualty list – and despite BBC Watch corresponding with the BBC since June 2018 on the issue – the claim that Israel was responsible for her death still appears on the BBC News website.</blockquote>

In Jan 2023, BBC tied ''itself in knots to avoid mentioning Israel in a piece about a woman in… Israel'' in Yolanda Knell's "report."<ref>[https://honestreporting.com/bbc-ties-itself-in-knots-to-avoid-mentioning-israel-in-a-piece-about-a-woman-in-israel/ BBC Ties Itself in Knots to Avoid Mentioning Israel in a Piece About a Woman in… Israel], HR, Jan 23, 2024.<blockquote><small>...In fact, Israel is only mentioned once in the entire story — in the fifth paragraph where it is referenced alongside Jordan and the Palestinian Territories: 

In Jan 2023, BBC tied ''itself in knots to avoid mentioning Israel in a piece about a woman in… Israel'' in Yolanda Knell's "report."<ref>[https://honestreporting.com/bbc-ties-itself-in-knots-to-avoid-mentioning-israel-in-a-piece-about-a-woman-in-israel/ BBC Ties Itself in Knots to Avoid Mentioning Israel in a Piece About a Woman in… Israel], HR, Jan 23, 2023.<blockquote><small>...In fact, Israel is only mentioned once in the entire story — in the fifth paragraph where it is referenced alongside Jordan and the Palestinian Territories: 

Christians make up a minority in the Palestinian Territories, Israel and Jordan. Most Christians here belong to the Greek Orthodox and Latin Catholic Churches, which do not allow women priests.”

Christians make up a minority in the Palestinian Territories, Israel and Jordan. Most Christians here belong to the Greek Orthodox and Latin Catholic Churches, which do not allow women priests.”

Meanwhile, a little research into the story’s subject, the newly-ordained Sally Azar, reveals she holds some very problematic views, which we can only assume Knell was unaware of when she wrote this glowing profile.

Meanwhile, a little research into the story’s subject, the newly-ordained Sally Azar, reveals she holds some very problematic views, which we can only assume Knell was unaware of when she wrote this glowing profile.

As revealed by Israellycool, Azar has previously condoned the euphemistically termed Palestinian “resistance,” which is often code for violence, and has blamed Israel for her inability to travel to Gaza while ignoring the brutal treatment Christians in the Strip face at the hands of [[Hamas]].</small></blockquote></ref>

As revealed by Israellycool, Azar has previously condoned the euphemistically termed Palestinian “resistance,” which is often code for violence, and has blamed Israel for her inability to travel to Gaza while ignoring the brutal treatment Christians in the Strip face at the hands of [[Hamas]].</small></blockquote></ref>

===Bias against India===

===Bias against India===