Watan-Pro-Palestine activists in London painted the headquarters of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) red and smashed its windows in protest against what they described as its biased coverage favoring Israel in the Gaza war.
On Monday, members of the group “Palestine Action” gathered outside the BBC’s London offices, accusing the broadcaster of covering up Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Activists threw red paint on the BBC building’s facade, symbolizing the blood of Palestinian victims, and shattered several windows.
BBC Accused of Misleading the Public
In a statement, the group accused the BBC of distorting events in Gaza and downplaying the scale of Israel’s war crimes against Palestinians.
A spokesperson for Palestine Action stated that “BBC’s biased coverage is not just journalistic malpractice but a matter that affects human lives.” He went on to claim that the BBC’s portrayal of Israel as innocent “makes it complicit in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.”
This marks the second time that Palestine Action activists have targeted the BBC headquarters. Their first protest took place in October 2023, shortly after the start of Israel’s war on Gaza.
London Police Investigate Property Damage
The London Metropolitan Police confirmed that they received a report of property damage at the BBC building, where red paint was thrown on the exterior and several windows were broken.
The police added that an investigation into the incident is ongoing. The BBC has not issued an immediate response.
Gaza Ceasefire Agreement and War Casualties
On January 19, 2025, a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel—mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S.—came into effect. The deal consists of three phases, each lasting 42 days, during which negotiations for the next phase take place, aiming to bring an end to the war.
Between October 7, 2023, and January 19, 2025, Israel—backed by the United States—waged a war on Gaza that resulted in approximately 160,000 Palestinian casualties, including both the dead and injured, the majority of whom were women and children. Additionally, over 14,000 people remain missing.
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