White House Falsely Accuses BBC of Retracting Gaza Report: BBC Provides Evidence

The White House press secretary recently accused the BBC of retracting a news report about the Gaza conflict. This claim was swiftly denied by the BBC, who presented evidence of multiple updates to their story, including information from the Hamas-run health ministry. The BBC's Verify team further investigated a video cited by the White House, confirming it was from a separate incident. "The claims are completely wrong," a BBC spokesperson stated. This incident underscores the importance of fact-checking and responsible reporting during times of conflict. The BBC's response also highlighted the challenges faced by international media in accessing information in Gaza, a point they emphasized in a statement calling for increased access.