CNN’s Amanpour Apologizes for Remark on Israeli Hostages

CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour apologized Monday after saying that Israeli hostages, held for two years by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists, were “probably” treated better than Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

“Earlier live on air, I spoke about what a day of real joy this is for Israeli families whose loved ones are finally being returned from two years of horrific Hamas captivity, and for civilians in Gaza, who have finally had a reprieve from two years of brutal, deadly war,” Amanpour said in a video posted on X.

“I noted that for the hostages who are finally home, it will take a long time for them to recover mentally and physically.

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