BBC Question Time audience member stuns Fiona Bruce by saying Israel's attacks ... trends now
A BBC Question Time audience member shocked host Fiona Bruce by likening Israel's attacks on Gaza to The Final Solution.
The BBC has faced huge criticism over its refusal to describe Hamas as terrorists, even though the Home Office classifies the group as a 'terrorist organisation'.
Last night the corporation was embroiled in controversy yet again after comments made by a Question Time audience member described as 'deeply offensive' were aired on the show.
The elderly audience member said: 'There is constant talk about "we are going to clear Hamas out of the country" - isn't this a bit like The Final Solution?
Ms Bruce, who appeared shocked and taken aback, told him: 'Well, that's quite a thing to say.'
The Final Solution refers to the Nazi plan for the genocide of individuals they defined as Jews during World War II.
The elderly audience member said: 'There is constant talk about "we are going to clear Hamas out of the country" - isn't this a bit like The Final Solution?'
Fiona Bruce, who appeared shocked and taken aback, told him: 'Well, that's quite a thing to say'
The man's comments have shocked many, who say it was 'outrageous'
Many were quick to comment on social media as video of the moment was shared.
Karen Pollock, chief executive of the Holocaust Education Trust, wrote: 'Did the audience member actually compare efforts to defeat Hamas terrorists to The Final Solution?? I’m in shock.
'I had to rewatch this to be sure I hadn’t misheard. I hadn’t. This is an outrageous, ignorant and deeply offensive comment to make.'
Bella Wallersteiner added: 'Absolutely abhorrent. Equating the
