Fadzai Madzingira was appointed by media watchdog Ofcom in June 2023 and has now been suspended.
Conservative MP for Stone Sir William Cash called on Ofcom to ‘deal with’ the issue as a matter of impartiality
An Ofcom spokesperson said: “Having reviewed these comments we’ve suspended this colleague, pending further investigation.”More than 2,750 Palestinians are reported to have been killed and 9,700 wounded since the fighting erupted, and more than 1,400 Israelis have died, the vast majority civilians killed in the October 7 assault, while the country’s military said that at least 199 hostages had been taken to Gaza.
Conservative MP for Stone Sir William Cash called on Ofcom to “deal with” as a matter of “impartiality” reports that one of its directors supported comments critical of Israel.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israel-Gaza latest: Rafah border crossing set to reopen this morning; Hamas commander 'killed', says IsraelA border crossing between southern Gaza and Egypt is expected to reopen this morning to allow foreign nationals to leave, and humanitarian aid to enter, according to Sky News' US partner NBC News. While on the border with Lebanon, tensions between Hezbollah and Israel are escalating.
Read more »
Latest Israel-Hamas news as Israel offensive looms for Gaza and water runs outThe humanitarian situation on the ground in Gaza is dire, with water, food and fuel supplies running short after Israel imposed an effective siege on the tiny region, home to more than two million Palestinians
Read more »
Madonna says suffering in Israel-Hamas war 'heartbreaking' as delayed tour opens in LondonThe US superstar, who put on hold performances earlier this year after a 'serious bacterial infection' saw her admitted to intensive care for several days, says current events in Israel and Gaza are 'painful to witness'.
Read more »
Israel preparing for 'co-ordinated offensive' in Gaza Strip - as Iran pledges co-operation with HamasHamas's leader has met with Iran's foreign minister to discuss the group's attack on Israel, with Iran pledging to co-operate with the militants to help them achieve their goals.
Read more »
London charities help victims in Israel and GazaShira Joseph, from one of two charities visited by BBC London, says the response has been 'amazing'.
Read more »