In an early morning protest on February 17, 2023, activists affiliated with Palestine Action targeted the BBC headquarters in London, expressing their dissatisfaction with the broadcaster’s coverage of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

The demonstrators accused the BBC of maintaining an 'entrenched pro-Israel bias' and alleged that its reporting sanitizes violence against Palestinians.

Paint, reportedly red, was splattered across the walls of the building, and several glass doors were smashed during the incident.

Witnesses and attendees, including BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire, shared images and footage of the damage on social media, highlighting the protesters' actions.

A spokesperson for Palestine Action indicated that the protest was not solely focused on news coverage but also aimed to highlight media's role in shaping public perception and complicity in violence against Palestinian people.

The spokesperson remarked, 'The BBC has blood on its hands, and today’s action is part of a wider campaign to hold them accountable.

We will not stand by as the BBC sanitizes genocide.'

Protesters expressed long-standing grievances regarding the BBC’s portrayal of the Palestinian struggle, claiming it does not receive the same level of attention or urgency as reports on Israeli military actions.

They referred to years of frustration over what they perceive as inadequate coverage of their cause.

According to a statement from the Metropolitan Police, officers responded to reports of criminal damage at approximately 02:50 hours.

The police confirmed that no arrests had been made at the time of reporting and that the investigation into the incident was ongoing.

Authorities are seeking information from the public and have requested anyone with details to contact them, referencing the incident CAD 617/17Feb.

As of the latest information, the BBC has been contacted for a response regarding the protest and the criticisms levied against its reporting practices.