CNN is facing criticism over its coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict. The network is accused of having a pro-Israel bias, with internal criticism from staff over the dissemination of Israeli perspectives while marginalizing Palestinian voices. The bias is reportedly driven by directives from CNN headquarters and the tone of coverage is set by the network's CEO, Mark Thompson, who has a history of yielding to external pressures. CNN's editorial process has been criticized for disproportionately highlighting Israeli suffering and narratives, with restrictions placed on quoting Hamas and presenting Palestinian perspectives.