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CNN's Amanpour claims hostages were treated better than Gazans, then apologizes

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CNN's chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour has apologized after facing backlash for comments suggesting Israeli hostages held by Hamas were 'probably being treated better than the average Gazan.' The remark, made during a live broadcast, was widely condemned online, with critics accusing Amanpour of downplaying the suffering of hostages and siding with Hamas. In her apology, Amanpour acknowledged the insensitivity of her statement and emphasized the horrific conditions hostages endured. This incident is the latest in a series of controversies involving Amanpour's remarks on Israel and related issues.

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