BBC apologized for wrongly saying 6 million victims of Holocaust were "people" instead of primarily Jews, correcting a misleading statement that downplayed Jewish suffering.

The BBC expressed regret for misrepresenting Holocaust victims in its coverage on January 27, 2026, admitting that it neglected to mention that six million Jews were the main targets of Nazi annihilation. The broadcaster acknowledged that using the term "6 million people" was deceptive and minimized the suffering of Jews. The Holocaust was a genocide that targeted Jews specifically, though other groups were also murdered, such as Roma, Poles, Soviet prisoners of war, and people with disabilities. Jewish organizations, survivors, and officials criticized the mistake, calling it antisemitic and a form of Holocaust distortion. Widespread criticism, especially in light of the continuous scrutiny of media coverage of Israel and Gaza, prompted the apology.