Thierry Ardisson apologizes for his controversial remarks on Gaza: "I beg my Jewish friends to forgive me"

The famous black host had to apologize to the Jewish community following the indignation caused by his comparison between Gaza and Auschwitz. Indeed, two associations, the Licra and the Crif, had strongly criticized him this Sunday against his controversial passage on France 2 Saturday night. ...

The man in black sent a message to his "Jewish friends" after his statements on the plateau of "What a time!" on Saturday.

On Saturday, May 10, Thierry Ardisson was one of Lea Salamé's guests in Quel Époque!, on France 2. Yesterday evening, the TV host had comments that outraged the Crif and the Licra. On Sunday, May 11, Audrey Crespo-Mara's companion apologized through a press release.

On France 2 Saturday night, the host and producer said that the Gaza Strip, "it's Auschwitz, that's all there is to say."

The host was on the plateau of France 2 to present his book "Un homme en noir". But his comment on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict aroused an outcry.

The TV host asked for forgiveness after comparing the situation in Gaza with the concentration camp of Auschwitz during a show on France 2. His comments aroused a sharp indignation on social networks and within the Jewish community.