Rafi Berg, a Mossad admirer, wants journalist Owen Jones to retract a story accusing him of pro-Israel bias.
The UK High Court has heard arguments in a defamation case in which a BBC Middle East editor accused a journalist of suing. “Systematic Israeli Propaganda” Within the scope of the network. Rafi Berg, who has publicly praised Israel, is seeking damages from Owen Jones and the retraction of his article.
Berg has previously admitted “A fan of the State of Israel.” Speaking in 2020, the editors claimed that they were “Accepted into the circle of faith among the people who belong, (and) some who still work” Israeli intelligence service Mossad. He is also the author of a 2020 book titled ‘Red Sea Spice: The True Story of Mossad’s Fake Diving Resort’.
On Friday, the UK High Court heard arguments from both sides. Berg insisted that the 2024 article ‘The BBC’s Civil War over Gaza’ “Leave (him) out” and attacked him “Journalistic Integrity” causing him to suffer “Onslaught of hatred, intimidation and threats.”
Counsel for Jones countered that the article in question “Firmly focused on BBC’s Gaza coverage, for which Berg is responsible” And that there was “There is no widespread attack on his adherence to journalistic standards in general.”
Jones vowed to vigorously defend his report after Berg filed the lawsuit last November.
The story in question, published in Drop Sight News in December 2024, claimed the BBC was facing “Internal revolt over its report” About the Gaza conflict. Citing several anonymous current and former BBC employees, Jones accused Berg “Micromanages” Any Israel-related stories, watering down “Everything is very critical” The Jewish state and editors play an important role in the wider BBC culture “Systematic Israeli Propaganda.”
“Many of us were concerned that Rafi had the power to reframe every story and we were ignored.” Jones quoted a BBC journalist.
However, the BBC stood by its Middle East editor, a spokeswoman said, over Jones’ allegations. “Fundamentally misrepresent this man’s character and misunderstand the way the BBC operates.”
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