BBC Journalist Quits After Broadcaster Refuses To Brand Hamas Terror Group

A BBC journalist resigns after the broadcaster refrains from labeling Hamas as terrorists, referring to them as “militants.”

Noah Abrahams, a former BBC Radio Derby journalist, resigned over the “unjustified” decision and criticized the use of the term “militants.”

A personal announcement from me: I will no longer work for or represent the BBC.

No more games this season. No more input. pic.twitter.com/tH12heJpmM

— Noah Abrahams (@NoahAbrahams_) October 11, 2023

The BBC’s choice of words in its coverage, especially regarding an attack on Israeli civilians, sparked controversy and led to internal divisions.

The BBC has defended its stance, stating that calling someone a terrorist would compromise impartiality in its coverage.

BBC reporter @NoahAbrahams_ resigns from BBC after the network refuses to designate and call Hamas as terrorists. Shameful. If the King can call Hamas as terrorists, if UK Government and civilians understand and call Hamas as terrorists, why can’t the BBC? Why defend terrorism? pic.twitter.com/15nupI4at0

— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) October 13, 2023

Pressure mounts on the BBC to alter its coverage, as the UK government has classified Hamas as a terrorist organization since 2019.

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Notable figures, including members of the House of Lords and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, have urged the BBC to label Hamas as terrorists.

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