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BBC apologizes after reporter suggests Tel Aviv is Israel’s capital
Illustrative: A view shows the skyline of Tel Aviv covered by a cloud of dust, on March 23, 2021. (Jack Guez/AFP)
The BBC has apologized after one of its correspondents suggested Tel Aviv was the capital of Israel, instead of Jerusalem.
“The events of the weekend, with the close military cooperation involved, have served to bring Washington and Tel Aviv closer together,” Gary O’Donoghue said during an interview for BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today program in April.
“Our reference to Tel Aviv in this news bulletin was an error, for which we apologize. We would like to assure you that this wasn’t indicative of any form of bias,” a BBC spokesperson says in a statement. “The point has been raised with senior editors at BBC News, who have reminded our journalists to use language which adheres to the BBC style guide.”
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