CBC Leaked Email Tells Reporters Not to Use Term ‘Terrorists’ in Connection With Israel Attacks

The bodies of civilians killed in the Hamas terrorist attacks are seen in the southern Israeli city of Sderot on Oct. 7, 2023. Baz Ratner/AFP via Getty Images

A leaked email purportedly written by CBC’s director of journalistic standards instructs reporters not to call those involved in the current attacks on Israel “terrorists.”

“Do not refer to militants, soldiers, or anyone else as ’terrorists.' The notion of terrorism remains heavily politicized and is part of the story,” said the email, dated Oct. 7 and written by CBC’s director of journalistic standards George Achi.