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Turkish newscaster fired over ‘pro-Israel’ Starbucks cup
Turkish TV network fires anchor, claiming her Starbucks coffee was a pro-Israel statement.
By: World Israel News, Vered Weiss December 27, 2023
ADVERTISEMENTAn award-winning TV news anchor in Turkey was fired for having a Starbucks cup on her desk on air.
The problem wasn’t the clutter–it’s that Starbucks is perceived as pro-Israel in Turkey.
Meltem Günay, a 45-year-old newscaster with TGRT Haber, along with the program director, was promptly fired right after the offensive cup appeared on the desk during the broadcast.
TGRT Haber made no apologies for the abrupt sacking of the journalist, and said that someone with her experience should have “an understanding that knows the sensitivities of the Turkish people regarding Gaza.”
“We do not approve of this action of the presenter and director, whose employment contracts were terminated, and we strongly condemn it.”
ADVERTISEMENTThe statement went on to say that the newscaster and program director were fired “for just cause” because they “acted contrary to this principle.”
Pro-Palestinian Turks have been vocal about their disapproval of Starbucks, which they see as a pro-Israel company.
On social media, Starbucks has become a persona non grata, and many activists have filmed themselves protesting in front of a Starbucks and demanding the
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