BBC News and the Tale of Two Hospital Explosions
Everyone remembers the story. On 17 October 2023, reports emerged of an explosion at the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza. Within minutes, claims of an Israeli airstrike killing hundreds spread around the world. The BBC was central to that coverage, giving the story sustained prominence and leading with it for days. The truth began to emerge quickly. The explosion was caused by a misfired Islamic Jihad … Continue reading BBC News and the Tale of Two Hospital Explosions
