White House Press Corps Icon Helen Thomas Tells Jews To ‘Go Back To Germany’

Well this isn’t likely to turn out well for White House Press Corps legend Helen Thomas The senior correspondent to Hearst newspapers was interviewed on camera by Rabbi David Nessenoff of Rabbilive.com (during the Jewish Heritage reception at the White House) and let lose some commentary that is sure to make many wonder if seasoned Thomas might be losing it. Thomas has since issued an apology, which can be read below.

Thomas made news earlier this week with her aggressive stance on the White House response to the Israeli flotilla attack from earlier in the week. She posted the following apology on her website earlier today:

“I deeply regret my comments I made last week regarding the Israelis and the Palestinians. They do not reflect my heart-felt belief that peace will come to the Middle East only when all parties recognize the need for mutual respect and tolerance. May that day come soon.”

This story is just getting started, and given Thomas iconic status in the White House press corps (combined with her fierce and consistent position on what she calls Israeli occupation of Palestine) this story is sure to continue through the next few days.

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