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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Charlotte McLaughlin

BBC News deputy CEO admits ‘mistake’ in live coverage of Gaza hospital bombing

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A senior member of staff at BBC News has admitted the corporation made a “mistake” while covering the immediate aftermath of the bombing of a hospital in Gaza City.

Hamas has blamed an Israeli air strike for the attack on Tuesday, while the Israeli military said al Ahli hospital was instead hit by a rocket misfired by Palestinian militants.

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