tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post1620979441930984096..comments2023-11-05T22:12:50.570+11:00Comments on Daphne Anson: What a Difference a Jane Makes - to BBC balance on the Middle EastDaphne Ansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post-1671275027622783402010-08-25T23:38:42.565+10:002010-08-25T23:38:42.565+10:00Ken O'Keefe has posted An Open Letter to Jane ...Ken O'Keefe has posted An Open Letter to Jane Corbin on his blog. Assuming this passage is not wishful thinking, it's rather revealing:<br /><br />It is up to you Jane, make no mistake, there are insiders within the BBC who are so disgusted with what you have done, they are making their moves from within the BBC because the benefits of prostituting themselves has finally reached its breaking point.Daphne Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post-53761210604996593972010-08-19T21:06:57.135+10:002010-08-19T21:06:57.135+10:00Thank you, gentlemen.
Herbert - I so completely a...Thank you, gentlemen.<br /><br />Herbert - I so completely agree. I think they've been a bit mealy-mouthed in saying "We understand the strength of feeling ..."<br />I wouldn't be surprised if Middle East editor Jezza has a hand in this. Still, it's good they're sticking to their guns. A showdown on Sunday seems still to be in the works.Daphne Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post-21789327708636683832010-08-19T20:20:33.509+10:002010-08-19T20:20:33.509+10:00It is outrageous of the BBC to issue a lengthy exp...It is outrageous of the BBC to issue a lengthy explanation to the left-Muslim extremist brigade, when they don't give pro-Israeli protesters the time of day. It shows their management is still as awful as ever. Herbert S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post-43379231895223893742010-08-19T15:55:24.827+10:002010-08-19T15:55:24.827+10:00Oh, this is so...terrible. That the BBC can be bi...Oh, this is so...terrible. That the BBC can be biased but in Israel's favour. O rrather in favour of the truth.YMedadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333122797414935958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post-1876257140194809732010-08-19T04:37:41.285+10:002010-08-19T04:37:41.285+10:00The BBC has issued a statement, as follows, a quit...The BBC has issued a statement, as follows, a quite extraordinary development, for it doesn't usually give complainants the time of day, let alone with such alacrity. It musy be worried by the planned demo!:<br /><br />Panorama has received a large response to Death in the Med.<br /><br />Among the responses were complaints from viewers who felt this programme showed bias in favour of Israel. Some viewers were unhappy about some of the video and audio footage we showed and disputed its sources. Viewers also felt that certain points regarding the flotilla raid were not documented, notably the location of the flotilla at the time of the raid. Complainants also alleged that the programme showed bias against the group in charge of the Mavi Marmara, the IHH and against the Palestinian situation in Gaza and as a whole.<br /><br />Panorama's Response:<br /><br />We understand the strength of feeling regarding the Israel Defence Force's operation against the Mavi Marmara on 31 May 2010. We recognise the complexity of the subject and note its ramifications within the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a whole. <br /><br />This programme intended to explore the considerable confusion about what actually happened on the Mavi Marmara on the day in question. <br /><br />Israel has been accused of breaking international law by seizing a Turkish ship. Israel says they were terrorists. Turkey insists they were innocent victims. With several inquiries underway Jane Corbin uncovered new evidence from both sides in a bid to uncover what really happened. <br /><br />Jane Corbin is a world renowned journalist with 20 years experience reporting for 'Panorama' on the on-going conflict in the Middle East. She is respected for her dedicated, impartial and balanced work from both sides of the conflict and approached this subject with the same level of fairness which she is known for. <br /><br />We appreciate some viewers were unhappy about the nature of the video and audio footage we showed. We can assure you that a great level of detail was involved in selecting the footage we showed. During the programme we made it clear that a variety of different sources were shown, some from the Israeli Defence Force, some from the IHH and "culturesofresitance.org" and others from individuals who were onboard the Mavi Marmara on the night in question. The majority of the footage used in the programme is openly available on the internet. <br /><br />All featured footage was meticulously double and cross checked to verify its accuracy, any footage of uncertain events during the raid were clearly labelled as such. <br /><br />Viewers were shown a wide range of opinions and whenever a question of authenticity of footage arose, we made this clear. <br /><br />We also spoke extensively to the groups and individuals involved in the incident including three Israeli commandos involved in the raid; the head of the IHH - Bulent Yildirim; the Free Gaza Coordinator onboard the Mavi Marmara - Lubna Masarwa; three Turkish activists and activist Ken O'Keefe, all who were onboard the Mavi Marmara on the night in question. We also spoke to Hamas official Dr Ahmed Yousef in Gaza. They were all given sufficient time and a platform to make their points. <br /><br />The programme made it clear that the flotilla was still in international waters, 90 miles from Gaza. The programme also made it clear that a number of inquiries are ongoing. <br /><br />Overall we dismiss claims that this programme showed bias in favour of Israel. The programme's aim was to try to uncover what really happened on the Mavi Marmara. Panorama went to great lengths to give opposing sides the opportunity to air their views and we felt the programme accordingly carried out its analysis in a fair, impartial and balanced manner. We simply allowed viewers to make up their own minds in their own time based on what they saw and heard.Daphne Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post-74284333143083858132010-08-18T20:15:52.621+10:002010-08-18T20:15:52.621+10:00Indeed.
I should have made it clear that the origi...Indeed.<br />I should have made it clear that the originators of the demo - which is set to last for five hours by the seem of it! - are the Muslim Defence League and Ken O'Keefe, the anti-Israel London-domiciled US marine shown on the programme (though obviously not for as long as he thought he would be, having apparently been interviewed at some length by Jane Corbin).Daphne Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post-82237004744105144962010-08-18T19:53:06.353+10:002010-08-18T19:53:06.353+10:00So now the lefties and Islamists are trying to bul...So now the lefties and Islamists are trying to bully the BBC into disseminating lies.<br /><br />Delightful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post-6346197510997176422010-08-18T19:44:22.224+10:002010-08-18T19:44:22.224+10:00I'd love to think so, Herbert, but I believe t...I'd love to think so, Herbert, but I believe that anything in which Jeremy Bowen is involved is likely to continue to be "bad news" for supporters of truth and fairness. If only the BBC would appoint a Middle East editor of unsullied reputation - the Zionist Federation made the justified point that in light of the BBC Trust's finding against him his position had become "untenable". But the wretch is still there.<br /><br />Those growls and howls of protest from the Israel-hating left over Jane Corbin's scrupulously fair and balanced "Death in the Med" Panorama piece continue. <br />Obviously, Israel's British foes were expecting a hatchet job on Israel, and Al Beeb's refusal to give them one has them reeling in disbelief!<br /><br />I've just been alerted to plans by them for a demo against the BBC:<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151713191507367&index=1Daphne Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post-54175550313497516042010-08-18T19:33:44.256+10:002010-08-18T19:33:44.256+10:00An excellent posting. Maybe, just maybe, the
BBC i...An excellent posting. Maybe, just maybe, the<br />BBC is turning over a new leaf! (Sure!)<br />Herbert S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post-75433316003975752992010-08-18T02:52:29.147+10:002010-08-18T02:52:29.147+10:00Somebody gave me this link. The London-based pro-...Somebody gave me this link. The London-based pro-Palestinian US marine who disarmed one of the beaten up commandos aboard the Mavi Marmara (and who was featured in the programme)is not at all impressed with the result. <br /><br />http://kenokeefe.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/bbcpanorama-delegitimises-itself-that-much-more/Daphne Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971541537715440752.post-70257498391650766212010-08-18T00:09:36.731+10:002010-08-18T00:09:36.731+10:00Here, courtesy of mattpryor, commenting over at th...Here, courtesy of mattpryor, commenting over at the JCBlogs, are links to two reactions on the programme from "the other side" (they seem distinctly unhappy with balance!): <br /><br />http://www.immortaltechnique.co.uk/Thread-1-2-Panorama-Israeli-Propagand...<br /><br />ttp://www.shoah.org.uk/2010/08/17/shameless-zionist-bbc/<br /><br />By contrast, here's the Zionist Federation's reaction:<br /><br />We commend the BBC for their presentation of this issue in last night's 'Panorama' and encourage you to write to them to thank them for their fair coverage. You can do so by using this email address: panorama.reply@bbc.co.ukDaphne Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.com