Rima Hassan Accuses BFMTV of Bias Over Middle East Coverage

The eurodeputy claims the news channel faces accountability for its editorial stance, leading to a contentious interview cut short.

Rima Hassan, a eurodeputy, criticized BFMTV for receiving praise from an Israeli military spokesperson, calling the army 'genocidal.'
Hassan's interview with BFMTV was abruptly ended after she accused the channel of having a biased editorial line regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
BFMTV journalists defended their coverage, highlighting their efforts to present multiple perspectives from the region.
The Society of Journalists at BFMTV released a statement expressing regret over Hassan's comments and defending their reporting as balanced.
Hassan's remarks have sparked a broader debate about media accountability and the challenges of covering contentious international issues.