Kay Burley hit with 1500 Ofcom complaints for 'Israel had it coming' misquote

18 October 2023 , 09:43

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Sky News star Kay Burley has had her breakfast show hit with over 1500 Ofcom complaints after viewers claimed she had misrepresented comments made by the Palestinian ambassador

Kay Burley's breakfast show on Sky News has been hit with over 1500 Ofcom complaints.

Viewers said that Kay had misrepresented comments made by the Palestinian ambassador during a discussion on her show on October 10th. The programme received a total of 1537 complaints to Ofcom.

Those watching the programme said that Kay had repeatedly misquoted the Palestinian Ambassador to the UK, Husam Zomlot, on three occasions. Kay allegedly claimed that Mr Zomlot had said 'the Israelis had it coming' but in his statement, he had said "the loss of civilian lives is tragic on all sides" and that "Israel knew this was coming their way."

Viewers had taken to the internet, where they said that "Burley’s representation and Zomlot’s actual remarks is striking and deserves attention". They continued: "It is imperative to set the record straight and address this misrepresentation, as it holds significant implications for the ongoing situation in Palestine. As such, we urge the community to take action and register complaints with Ofcom concerning Ms. Burley’s inaccurate portrayal and vilification of Mr. Zomlot."

Kay Burley made the comments on her breakfast show (SKY NEWS)

At the time, viewers also took to Twitter to urge Sky News to carry out their own interview with Mr Zomlot, whilst others urged Sky to apologise. One wrote: "Sky needs to apologise to Mr Zomlot for wholly misrepresenting his views."

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