What did Hila Klein say? Ethan Klein's wife steps away from H3 Podcast following recent controversy
Podcasters and content creators Ethan Klein and Hila Klein have once again found themselves facing scrutiny over recent statements. For those unfamiliar, the two are co-hosts of the popular H3 Podcast on YouTube. Recently, Ethan's wife Hila was heard praising former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who was recently fired and has been accused of making contentious remarks about Gaza.
Hila's comments have certainly backfired. The streamer, in a recent H3 Podcast episode, labeled Yoav Gallant as a "good guy." Speaking about the Israeli official, she said:
"Just the other day Bibi (Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu) fired a really good guy (referring to the dismissal of Yoav Gallant) that a lot of people are pissed about and they fired him because they had a disagreement and that's like so Trump-coded."
Ethan Klein, who is the co-host of H3 Podcast, added:
"He was like a moderating voice in the war room and he got rid of him (Gallant). I don't know anything about the guy. (I) just recognize his picture. he looked mean. I taught he was mean 'cause he looked mean."
Hila Klein is "stepping away" from H3 Podcast following recent controversy
The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is undoubtedly a sensitive subject for many. On social media, there appears to be widespread criticism of recent Israeli actions, with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant being one of the most criticized figures.
Ethan Klein's wife, Hila Klein, recently made remarks that sparked controversy, as she described Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as a "good guy." Following the backlash, she issued an apology:
"I do understand that was not a good choice of words and I would not have said that again."
Hila Klein also announced "stepping away" from the podcast, stating:
"So I am stepping away for a little while from being on camera, from being on the podcast. It's too much and it's not fair for everybody."
In the latest H3 Episode (November 9, 2024), Ethan Klein also addressed Hila Klein's comments. He said:
"It's totally cool that you jump ship at the one little misspeak...I don't know if it's a misspeak, but it's certainly understandably poor choice of words at that moment."
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Ethan Klein has been in similar waters as his wife. The podcaster faced online scrutiny for his treatment of an employee during a recent podcast episode, where he criticized them harshly. Many viewers interpreted this behavior as indicative of a toxic work environment.
Ethan Klein is also embroiled in a feud with fellow Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan "HasanAbi." The two were once colleagues on the Leftovers podcast but have since had a falling out, with Ethan even accusing Hasan of being anti-Semitic.