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BBC Arabic News Head's Past Anti-Israel Remarks Surface
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Mayssoun Nassar, the new head of BBC Arabic news, is under scrutiny after past social media posts from 2012 resurfaced, labeling Beersheba as "occupied" and Israelis as "settlers." These revelations follow other recent controversies involving the BBC's Arabic news service and its coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, including an apology for a guest's anti-Israel remarks and reporting errors.
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- BBC Arabic news head Mayssoun Nassar's 2012 anti-Israel remarks have resurfaced.
- Nassar described Beersheba as "occupied" and Israelis injured by rockets as "settlers."
- The revelations follow other recent controversies involving the BBC's Arabic news coverage.
- A BBC guest previously praised the October 7th massacre and made anti-Israel comments.
- The BBC has faced multiple criticisms regarding its reporting on the Israel-Hamas war.
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