Canada public broadcaster suspends reporter over 'antisemitic' comments | International

MONTREAL, Sept 17, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - A reporter with the French service of Canada's public broadcasting service was suspended Tuesday after on-air comments that Radio-Canada described as "stereotypical" antisemitism. Commenting on the enduring closeness between the United States and Israel, despite US concern about an Israeli airstrike in Qatar targeting Hamas leadership, the reporter said "the Israelis, in fact the Jews, finance a lot of American politics." In response to an anchor's question during a Monday broadcast, she also said that large American cities and Hollywood were both "run by Jews." In a statement, Radio-Canada called the comments "stereotypical, antisemitic, erroneous and prejudicial allegations against Jewish communities." "These unacceptable comments contravene Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices and in no way...