For the Times to Honor Standards, Kristof Must Go
The New York Times is facing internal conflict over a controversial column by Nicholas Kristof. His claims regarding Palestinian prisoners and Israeli-trained dogs have sparked significant backlash from the paper's own reporters. This situation is compounded by rising hate crimes against Jewish residents in New York City, raising concerns about public safety.
- ▪The New York Times is experiencing internal strife over a column by Nicholas Kristof.
- ▪Kristof's allegations about Palestinian prisoners have been criticized by the paper's reporters.
- ▪Hate crimes against Jewish residents in New York City have increased, highlighting a public safety concern.
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The New York Times is in open civil war over a Nicholas Kristof column its own reporters say wouldn't have cleared the news desk, particularly his fantastical allegation that Palestinian prisoners were the victims of rape by Israeli-trained dogs. That alone is a major media development. But the Times publishes in a city where 57% of every NYPD-recorded hate crime in 2025 targeted Jewish residents — about 10% of the city — under a mayor whose record toward them is among the most antagonistic in living memory. This is not only a media story, but it’s also a public safety issue. Read Full Article »
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