More than a dozen pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside the BBC in Newcastle today in a lively protest against the biased reporting of the Panorama programme in it’s recent documentary ‘Death on the Med’ about the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in May 2010. The demonstration was supported in Newcastle by the Palestine Action Group and other independent activists.
Redecoration of the BBC building
Protesters outside the entrance to the building
Most of the protest took place on the main road in view of passing traffic
The demonstration was part of a national day of action against the BBC called by Ken O’Keefe, who was onboard the Mavi Marmara when it was attacked by Israeli commandos in international waters and nine activists were killed, many more wounded and all activists were illegally kidnapped, taken by force to Israel, many repeatedly strip seearched and beaten as well as having all personal and collective belongings seized.
In a statement on behalf of the protesters, Cheryl Abdul said: “The BBC has once again demonstrated that it does not value true, investigative journalism using credible sources and has clearly shown support for Israeli propaganda initiatives following their targeting of innocent civilians. This grave incident took place in high seas in gross violation of international law and has been condemned by the entire world, yet the BBC played down the illegality of Israel’s actions. We strongly condemn these inhuman acts of Israel and the bias shown by the BBC”.
In a statement on behalf of the protesters, Cheryl Abdul said: “The BBC has once again demonstrated that it does not value true, investigative journalism using credible sources and has clearly shown support for Israeli propaganda initiatives following their targeting of innocent civilians. This grave incident took place in high seas in gross violation of international law and has been condemned by the entire world, yet the BBC played down the illegality of Israel’s actions. We strongly condemn these inhuman acts of Israel and the bias shown by the BBC”.
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