‘Patently false’: Sky News Australia host responds to criticism over Israel coverage

Sky News Australia presenter Caroline Marcus has addressed an “upsetting theory” which has emerged following Erin Molan’s departure from the network this week.

“Since her exit from Sky News Australia made headlines earlier this week, I’ve seen a troubling narrative take hold. A narrative pushed by pro-Israel activists I usually respect,” she said.

“The spin is Erin has been pushed out because of her Zionism, being ‘cancelled’ for speaking out, yet anyone who watches Sky News Australia knows that couldn’t be further from the truth.”

Ms Marcus refuted these claims and pointed to the number of Sky News Australia hosts who have been “exceptionally strong” when it comes to Israel and fighting antisemitism, including Sharri Markson, Chris Kenny and Peta Credlin.

Ms Marcus, one of the country’s most prominent Jewish journalists, delivered the editorial on Outsiders where she was filling in for the program’s regular co-host Rita Panahi who is currently visiting Israel for Sky News Australia’s coverage.

She also highlighted former treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s Sky News Australia documentary on antisemitism from this year, claiming the “lie” about Ms Molan’s departure dismisses the “important, fearless work” the network does in speaking against evil and extremism.