CNN Reporter Sara Sidner Confronted by Pro-Palestinian Protester During Live Broadcast in West Bank
Angry protester accuses CNN and its reporter of supporting genocide amid escalating violence following recent Hamas attacks on Israel.
- CNN reporter Sara Sidner was confronted by an angry protester during a live broadcast in the West Bank, with the protester accusing Sidner and CNN of supporting genocide.
- The confrontation occurred in the city of Ramallah during a pro-Palestinian demonstration, amid escalating violence following recent Hamas attacks on Israel.
- The protester entered the frame and began shouting at Sidner, accusing the network and its reporter of being 'genocide supporters.'
- Sidner, who was in a helmet and vest, remained calm during the altercation and was helped away from the scene by a security guard; she remained unharmed.
- Despite the confrontation, Sidner continued her coverage, detailing the heightened fear, anger, and frustration in the region; the network has not commented on the incident.
- Sidner was part of the CNN's expanded team in the region since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel earlier this month, she previously was based in Jerusalem for the network.