CNN fires Marc Lamont Hill in wake of remarks criticizing Israel and calling for a 'free Palestine'

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Source: Washington Post

CNN fires Marc Lamont Hill in wake of remarks criticizing Israel and calling for a ‘free Palestine’

By Eli Rosenberg
November 29 at 5:22 PM

CNN fired Marc Lamont Hill on Thursday after the longtime contributor made comments about Israel during a United Nations speech.

Hill, a media studies professor at Temple University, had drawn scrutiny for calling for a “free Palestine from the river to the sea.” The words drew criticism from some conservatives and staunch Israel advocates, who said such remarks echoed language used by Hamas and other groups that seek to eliminate Israel.

“Marc Lamont Hill is no longer under contract with CNN,” spokeswoman Barbara Levin told The Washington Post. The company did not answer questions about why he was dismissed. The firing was first reported by Mediaite.

Some mainstream Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, expressed frustration with Hill’s remarks, which also included endorsing the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel. Fox News also fanned the flames.

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