Over 100 Jewish creatives and media industry figures have signed an open letter accusing the BBC of monumental double standards in its handling of racism. The controversy centers around cricket commentator Qasim Sheikh, who has been accused of sharing antisemitic images and posts, including comparing world leaders to Hitler and celebrating the killing of Israelis. The letter, signed by BBC staff, contractors, suppliers, and contributors, criticizes the BBC for continuing to employ Sheikh while previously dropping Michael Vaughan for similar actions. Journalist Josh Rom highlighted the issue, arguing that the BBC's actions demonstrate a failure to protect Jewish staff and contributors.
The BBC has been accused of failing to protect Jews in a damning letter from 100 Jewish media figures over its employment of a cricket commentator. Journalist Josh Rom: "Qasim Sheikh tweeted racist and antisemitic messages celebrating the killing of Israelis." @JoshRomOnAir https://t.co/66hX4ye4Wt
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More than 100 Jewish figures in the media industry have accused the BBC of ‘monumental double standards’ for not dropping Qasim Sheikh - after he compared world leaders to Hitler - like they did for Michael Vaughan. More double standards on racism at the BBC. #DefundTheBBC
🔴 The BBC has been accused of a “monumental double standard” on racism by continuing to employ cricket commentator Qasim Sheikh https://t.co/W2BjwaKdpp
Over 100 Jewish creatives have signed an open letter accusing the BBC of double standards over the corporation’s response to a cricket commentator’s controversial comments. "As BBC staff, contractors, suppliers and contributors who are Jewish, from across the television and film… https://t.co/8xm9Zb416B
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