Lebanese TV host Rima Karaki knows who's boss -- and she's not afraid to tell the world.
A recent interview between Karaki and Hani al-Seba'i, a Muslim scholar, is gaining international attention after Karaki cut the segment short following al-Seba’i's sexist remarks, including telling Karaki to "shut up" and that it was "beneath" him to be interviewed by her.
Karaki had invited London-based al-Seba'i on Al-Jadeed TV last week for an interview about Christians joining ISIS in the Middle East. Al-Seba'i repeatedly avoided her questions, choosing to speak only about tangential topics, including the history of Christianity and Islam.
When Karaki interrupted him to steer back to the original question, al-Seba'i grew angry -- and began taunting her. The TV host originally attempted to keep her cool, but fired back after he started calling her names and ultimately silenced al-Seba'i's microphone.
"Either there is mutual respect, or the conversation is over," Karaki concluded.
Many on social media commended Karaki for standing up with poise and grace.
@KarakiRima You are an absolute legend, icon to women for how to stand strong against being disrespected, whilst doing so with grace. Bravo!— Lorena Guzman (@LorenaGuzman_) March 9, 2015
. @KarakiRima You were fantastic professional polite & firm - I look up to you! "Either there is mutual respect or the conversation is over"— Layla Anna-Lee (@Laylaloves) March 9, 2015
So proud of @KarakiRima standing up for journalist freedom & female equality after Muslim bigot shows true colours. http://t.co/M6ozp1B9jL— Balagan Productions (@Balagan_Films) March 9, 2015
@KarakiRima I saw the interview you carried yourself w such grace and class on international womens day you are definitely one to look up to— Veronica Cofre (@veronicacofrevb) March 8, 2015
Great moment on #InternationalWomensDay. Congratulations on taking control @KarakiRima. http://t.co/eq43gtopfA #GirlPower— Kayleigh Angus (@KayLDN) March 9, 2015