israel in this interview. tell them to get the hell out of palestine. where should they go? go home. where s home jthts poland, germany. go back to poland and germany? and america, and everywhere else. reporter: the video went viral and sparked outrage in the jewish community and beyond. she abruptly retired and issue add written apology but stool by her remarks saying she wasn t criticizing jews but showing support for palestine. we had the right to ask questions, to help the poor people. the underprivileged. people who had no voice. and i wish reporters would have more responsibility in speaking for the oppressed. reporter: controversial to the end, helen thomas always kept true to herself. reporting for cnn.