In the segment,Bishop and Markson discuss a story published in thismasthead about a staff meeting at the ABC where the broadcaster’s coverage of the Middle East conflict was discussed.
In the Sky News segment,Bishop said the ABC was aligning itself with the policies in place in Germany under the National Socialist Party during World War II,including the elimination of Jews and opposition to the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Israel.
“There’s no two ways about it,it’s in the DNA of socialism. And unfortunately,we have lost any balance in the ABC,any reasonableness for proper debate and for proper balance of justice,” Bishop said on Sky.
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Despite the name,most historians regard the National Socialist Party,or Nazis,as a fascist party rather than a socialist party.
Sky News Australia said on Friday evening it had removed the video content containing Bishop’s comments from its YouTube channel and website.
Speaking on Sky News Australia on Friday evening,Bishop addressed her previous night’s comments. “If I offended anyone,I’m sorry. I will remain committed to calling out atrocities and my support for the people of Israel is unwavering.”