The BBC remains under scrutiny for its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, with ongoing retractions and apologies.

The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to be a source of embarrassing gaffes, apologies, and corrections for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

The conservative watchdog NewsBusters' executive editor, Tim Graham, has observed a concerning pattern and believes the BBC is too "woke" to provide an accurate portrayal of the war.

According to Graham, many journalists on the left view the BBC as the most trustworthy public broadcaster globally. PBS and NPR aim to be as highly regarded among their peers as the BBC is. However, the facts contradict this perception.

"Graham stated that the BBC is ideologically driven and cannot provide unbiased reporting on global issues. They only cater to their own left-wing bubble and seek approval from it. The only difference is that they are shamed into a small amount of self-reflection on the Jews, particularly the Israelis, being oppressive murderers, following the indiscriminate slaughter on October 7."

Last weekend, the BBC issued an apology for broadcasting an unconfirmed December radio report accusing Israeli Defense Forces soldiers of executing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

The BBC reported accusations by Hamas that IDF troops had executed Palestinians, but "insufficient efforts were made to verify the claim." The report was aired on December 24, and the apology was issued on January 5.

The BBC apologized for not making enough effort to seek corroborating evidence before reporting a Hamas claim that the Israeli army was responsible for summary executions in the Gaza Strip. The claim was attributed to Hamas, but the Israeli military denied any knowledge of the incident and labeled Hamas as a terrorist organization that does not value truth.

The BBC continues to be committed to impartial reporting about the ongoing war.

The conflict is a difficult and divisive topic to report on. We are dedicated to delivering unbiased news to viewers in the UK and worldwide. Our own research indicates that BBC News is perceived as the most impartial source for coverage of the conflict.

The latest black mark for the BBC is an apology for inaccurate reports that favored Hamas and Palestinians.

In November, a report by BBC News Channel stated that Israeli forces had invaded Al Shifa hospital in Gaza and targeted "medical teams and Arab speakers" within its premises.

No reports confirmed that IDF soldiers targeted individuals within the hospital.

The BBC issued an on-air apology, retraction, and written statement due to an error.

"The BBC has corrected its initial statement that Israeli forces were targeting medical teams and Arab speakers at Gaza's main hospital. The original statement was incorrect and misquoted a Reuters report. The BBC now admits that IDF forces included medical teams and Arabic speakers for the operation. The BBC apologizes for the error, which did not meet its usual editorial standards."

The BBC later corrected the inaccurate version of events and issued an apology.

The BBC repeatedly referred to Hamas as "freedom fighters," "gunmen," or "militants" rather than terrorists after their invasion of Israel on October 7. As the conflict escalated into a war, viewers became increasingly frustrated with the news organization's refusal to use the term "terrorists," particularly after reports of Hamas' brutal actions against civilians.

The BBC eventually reversed its stance and started referring to Hamas as a terrorist group.

The Gaza Health Ministry's claims were also reported by several new organizations, including the BBC, The New York Times, the Associated Press, and CNN.

In October, the Ministry stated that Israel was responsible for the bombing of the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, resulting in 500 civilian casualties. However, subsequent reporting and intelligence briefs revealed that the explosion was caused by a misfired rocket launched by Islamic Jihad, a Palestinian terror group operating in Gaza. The actual death toll was significantly lower than initially reported.

BBC senior reporter Jon Donnision made a false claim about a tragic event, which the network later corrected by stating that his speculation was "incorrect."

The BBC apologized over the summer after Anjana Gadgil, a news host, claimed that Israeli soldiers enjoy killing children. The Board of Deputies of British Jews expressed their disapproval and stated that the presenter's comments were a clear violation of the corporation's guidelines.

At the time of contact by Planet Chronicle Digital, a BBC spokesperson stated that BBC News had received feedback regarding the interview. They emphasized that their coverage of the conflict was impartial and thorough, but the conversation did not meet their standards.

Deborah Turness, CEO of BBC, wrote a blog expressing her pride in the BBC's journalists and their journalism, while also addressing criticism.

Turness wrote that the BBC has faced criticism and complaints for being biased towards both Israel and the Palestinians. He acknowledged that simply stating that both sides are criticizing the BBC does not mean that the organization is getting things right. Instead, he emphasized that the BBC holds itself to a higher standard and must listen to its critics and consider making changes where criticism is fair.

"Our priority is always to maintain the trust of our audiences, and we must listen to them. We are constantly monitoring feedback on our coverage of this war and it shows that audiences believe the BBC is the most impartial UK news source. Internationally, we have seen hundreds of millions of people come to BBC News for trusted information in a confusing and chaotic time. Maintaining that trust requires constant care, thoughtfulness, and an open mind as we navigate the challenges of reporting on this war. While we strive to uphold our 100-year commitment to impartiality, we sometimes get it wrong."

Turness announced additional safeguards for attributing and describing sources and information in coverage of the war.

Planet Chronicle’ Taylor Penley contributed to this report.