An internal investigation into complaints about a Lebanese ABC radio host revealed prior social media posts that were 'full of anti-Semitic hatred', leading to her dismissal after three days on air. The ABC barrister stated that the complaints did not influence the decision to let her go. The investigation found that the journalist had been selected under the ABC's diversity policies and that it would not be reasonable to expect all her previous posts to adhere to ABC editorial guidelines. The ABC claims that the host was let go after sharing a Human Rights Watch comment about Israel and Gaza, while the journalist denies being given the direction and alleges pressure from pro-Israeli lobbyists.
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