Researchers claimed that the BBC repeatedly downplayed terrorism and painted Israel as a militaristic and aggressive nation.

Weeks on from Asserson publishing his findings, the BBC has responded by discrediting the report.

We do not think that its methodology leads to reliable conclusions, the corporation said in a statement.

BBC director general Tim Davie

BBC director general Tim DavieGetty

We believe the use of AI to measure impartiality in this way is unreliable and unproven.

Deadline has contacted a representative of Asserson for comment.

The BBC has become increasingly strident with critics of its coverage of the Israel-Gaza crisis.

Hannah Fry

BBC Newsdoes not and cannot reflect any single world view.

In this war, we cannot be a place where any side feels that their perspective prevails.

Our job is to report fairly and impartially, to report without fear or favour, she wrote.