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BBC Arabic News Chief's Past Remarks Spark Controversy
Maysoon Nasser, the new head of BBC Arabic news, has been criticized for past social media posts calling Beersheba "occupied" and injured Israelis "settlers." The remarks were made while she worked at France 24 and have led to renewed questions about the BBC Arabic service's objectivity.
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- 01BBC Arabic news chief Maysoon Nasser called Beersheba "occupied" and injured Israelis "settlers."
- 02The remarks were published by The Telegraph and made during Nasser's time at France 24.
- 03Nasser's past posts have led to renewed questions about the BBC Arabic service's objectivity.
- 04She also referred to rocket targets as "Israeli settlements" and Metula as "occupied territories."
- 05Nasser assumed her role as head of BBC Arabic news last month.
Nasser's past comments also described rocket targets as "Israeli settlements" and Metula as "occupied territories."
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