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Israeli Embassy Critiques BBC's Coverage Amid Iran Protests

1/3/2026

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Alex Gandler, spokesman for the Israeli embassy, says the BBC has 'near-total silence' on Iran protests and questions its impartiality due to Gaza coverage.
The BBC responded by labeling Gandler's claims as 'factually incorrect'.
This dispute highlights a deteriorating relationship between the Israeli government and the BBC over Middle East reporting.
Protests in Iran have resulted in at least seven deaths since they began on December 28.

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Alex Gandler, spokesman for the Israeli embassy, says the BBC has 'near-total silence' on Iran protests and questions its impartiality due to Gaza coverage.
The BBC responded by labeling Gandler's claims as 'factually incorrect'.
This dispute highlights a deteriorating relationship between the Israeli government and the BBC over Middle East reporting.
Protests in Iran have resulted in at least seven deaths since they began on December 28.