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BBC Rejects White House Claims on Gaza Coverage

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BBC Rejects White House Claims on Gaza Coverage
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JUN 4
Above: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt answers questions during a press briefing on June 3, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Image copyright: Anna Moneymaker/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated JUN 5

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

The White House is right to question Hamas-sourced casualty figures that media outlets like the BBC report without proper verification. The broadcaster's changing headlines from 26 to 21 to 31 deaths shows poor journalism that spreads misinformation during wartime. The BBC should verify facts before publishing, not take terrorist organizations at their word.

American SpectatorDaily Mail

Anti-Trump narrative

The BBC's reporting follows standard journalistic practice of updating stories with new information from multiple sources throughout the day, clearly attributing each figure to its source. The White House is making false claims and conflating separate stories to score political points against legitimate journalism covering a complex conflict zone.

Middle East EyeBBC News

Public Figures

Karoline Leavitt


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