Kemi Badenoch has urged the BBC to demonstrate that its funding of a Gaza documentary, narrated by the son of a Hamas minister, did not violate laws against funding terrorism. The BBC’s £400,000 expenditure on the documentary has raised concerns, particularly regarding whether any of the funds ended up supporting Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.
In response to questions about the issue, Badenoch emphasized that it is illegal to provide financial support to terrorist organizations such as Hamas. She called on the BBC to investigate its financial dealings regarding the documentary and present clear evidence about whether any funds were inadvertently directed to Hamas. Following this, Badenoch suggested that the Metropolitan Police could take further action, depending on the outcome of the BBC’s investigation.
Asked whether she believed the BBC was pro-Hamas and anti-Israel, Badenoch responded by highlighting her long-standing concerns over the BBC’s reluctance to label Hamas as a terrorist group. She stated, “We need our primary British news institution to be able to tell the truth,” stressing that honesty and transparency should underpin its reporting.
While Badenoch reiterated her criticism of the BBC’s coverage, she clarified that she was not attacking the institution itself. She explained that her call for an investigation and review was a demand for accountability, rather than a condemnation of the broadcaster as a whole.
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