Image source: Twitter screenshot
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
Controversy erupts over 'Jeopardy' answer declaring famous church in Bethlehem is located in Israel
January 11, 2020
'This is outrageous'
Game show "Jeopardy" was sharply criticized Friday evening after the answer to a question identified a famous church in Bethlehem as being located in Israel.
The final question of the night's first round came under the category, "Where's that Church?" The clue stated, "Built in the 300s A.D., the Church of the Nativity."
Contestant Katie Needle first answered, telling host Alex Trebek, "What is Palestine?" But Trebek told Needle her answer was incorrect. Contestant Jack McGuire then followed up, telling Trebek, "What is Israel?" McGuire's answer was the correct answer, Trebek declared.
In response, "Jeopardy" was slammed on social media because Bethlehem, the city where the Church of the Nativity is located, is technically under control of the Palestinian Authority.
Indeed, both the Church of the Nativity and the city of Bethlehem are under the direct control of the Palestinian Authority since the signing of the Oslo II Accords in 1995. However, Israel maintains total control over access points to popular tourist areas in the West Bank, including Bethlehem.
Want to leave a tip?
We answer to you. Help keep our content free of advertisers and big tech censorship by leaving a tip today.
Want to join the conversation?
Already a subscriber?
Staff Writer
Chris Enloe is a staff writer for Blaze News
chrisenloe
more stories
Sign up for the Blaze newsletter
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
Get the stories that matter most delivered directly to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.