Helen Thomas Retires After Outrageous Remarks

Fox News.com: Veteran White House correspondent Helen Thomas is retiring, Hearst Corporation announced Monday.

The announcement comes after Thomas faced criticism for saying last month that Jews should "get the hell out of Palestine."

The statement said the retirement is "effective immediately." Read more ...

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Politico's Mike Allen via Twitter: Hearst Newspapers: "Helen Thomas announced Monday that she is retiring, effective immediately. 'I deeply regret my comments'"

Politico reports: During Monday's White House Press Briefing, Robert Gibbs was asked to react to Helen Thomas' controversial remarks on the Middle East:

"Those remarks are offensive and reprehensible."

He added that she has apologized and should have.

"Those remarks certainly don’t reflect the opinion of folks here or the administration.”

Statement from Helen Thomas: “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.”

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