A BBC spokesperson said: 'We always take our use of language very seriously. 'Anyone watching or listening to our coverage will hear the word ''terrorist'' used many times - we attribute it to those who are using it, for example, the UK Government.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A Jewish BBC sports reporter has resigned after the corporation refused to call Hamas ‘terrorists’ amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the group. War has broken out after the Palestinian terrorist group launched a surprise attack into Israel on Saturday, which led to Israeli forces vowing to turn the Gaza Strip into ‘rubble’.
‘British Jews are terrified, and so am I, and I don’t feel like I can stand by the BBC any longer with their stance on their terminology.’ The BBC sports reporter called the broadcaster’s decision ‘unjustified’ He added: ‘Jews are terrified, as am I. And I’ve just made a really monumental career and life decision. ‘So as with everyone I’m going through a hard time at the moment.
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