CNN Employees Express Concerns Over Israeli Influence in Network’s Coverage of War

During an internal meeting at CNN's bureau in London, employees, including Amanpour, raised questions about the Israeli influence on the network's coverage of the war. The Intercept obtained a recording of the February 13 meeting, where these concerns were discussed.

Dependency on SecondEyes Bureau in Jerusalem

The network's coverage in the region heavily relies on SecondEyes, its bureau in Jerusalem, as reported by The Intercept. Amanpour suggested that the bureau may be filtering coverage of the war, as indicated in the recording.

Employee Concerns Addressed

Expressing her distress, Amanpour mentioned issues such as changing copy and double standards related to SecondEyes during the meeting. CNN executives, including CEO Mark Thompson, EVP Mike McCarthy, and Executive Editor Virginia Moseley, assured employees that they were taking their complaints seriously while reaffirming the company's coverage stance.

CNN, like other news organizations, has faced criticism over its portrayal of the war in Gaza. Critics argue that the coverage has exhibited a pro-Israel bias, especially considering the high reported death toll among Palestinians in Gaza.

This article was originally published on Business Insider.

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By: kbalevic@businessinsider.com (Katie Balevic)
Title: CNN Employees Express Concerns Over Israeli Influence in Network’s Coverage of War
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Published Date: Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:13:11 +0000