CNN has severed ties with Gaza-based freelancer Abdel Qader Sabbah due to his connections to Hamas, revealed by HonestReporting. Sabbah's documented associations with Hamas, including photos with senior leaders, praising terrorists, and sharing anti-Israeli content online, raised concerns about CNN's vetting processes and journalistic standards. Various news outlets faced similar accusations of working with individuals linked to terrorists post-October 7 attack. The exposure of Sabbah's ties to Hamas has led to calls for investigations into CNN's hiring practices and journalistic integrity. Sabbah's active promotion of Hamas and anti-Israel sentiments through social media posts has sparked further scrutiny and criticism from media watchdogs and the public.