StopAntisemitism released what appeared to be a memo from George Achi, director of journalistic standards at CBC News, telling reporters not to say that the “occupation” of the “Gaza Strip” ended in 2005. “Israel has maintained control over airspace, seafront and virtually all movement into or out of the area,” per the apparent CBC memo.
We have just obtained what appears to be a leaked email written by CBC (Canadian Broadcast Corp) employee George Achi instructing reporters to:
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) October 8, 2023
1. not to mention Gaza has not been occupied since 2005
2. not refer to Palestinian terrorists as terrorists
If true, this… pic.twitter.com/rqlhfm1clX
“Do not refer to militants, soldiers or anyone else as ‘terrorists.’ The notion of terrorism remains heavily politicized and is part of the story,” the apparent memo added.
“If true, this employee must be fired,” StopAntisemitism stated.
CBC received about $900 million in Canadian government funding in 2021-22.