He had apologized after his 'Israel' remarks: NTV's decision on Ahmet Yeşiltepe
NTV Foreign News Manager Ahmet Yeşiltepe, who said during a live broadcast, It is not right to say Israel did this and deserved this. Ultimately, it is civilians who are harmed, has had his employment with the organization terminated.
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NTV Foreign News Manager Ahmet Yeşiltepe, who spoke about the missile attack launched by Iran against Israel, drew backlash for his remarks: "It is not right to say Israel did this and deserved this; ultimately, it is civilians who are harmed. Even if military targets were aimed at, I am concerned that many civilians could be harmed by the impact of the missiles."
HE HAD APOLOGIZED
Following the criticism directed at him, Yeşiltepe stated in his apology: "I am a broadcaster who has said from the very beginning in the Turkish press that crimes against humanity are being committed in Gaza and that this crime is 'genocide.' While Iranian missiles were falling, I also stated at the beginning and end of the broadcast that the ones causing 'innocent civilians' to die are the Zionist regime and the blood-stained Netanyahu. Even if taken out of context, I apologize to everyone I have upset or hurt with this expression."
NTV IS TERMINATING HIS CONTRACT
According to the report by Odatv; Yeşiltepe's "apology" was not enough. It has been learned that Yeşiltepe, who was placed on mandatory leave, will have his employment contract terminated upon his return from leave.