The BBC has come under criticism for its decision not to refer to Hamas militants as “terrorists” in its coverage of the recent attacks in Israel. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps described the policy as “verging on disgraceful.” However, the BBC has defended its position, stating that it is a long-standing practice for its reporters not to use the term unless attributing it to someone else.
Veteran BBC foreign correspondent John Simpson supported the decision, stating that calling someone a terrorist implies taking sides. On the other hand, Mr. Shapps argued that the BBC needs to locate its “moral compass” and called the decision “remarkable.”
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