Why Israel’s lawsuit against Times over ‘blood libel’ has a chance
Israel is suing the New York Times and columnist Nicholas Kristof for defamation over a column alleging sexual abuse of Palestinians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the column as a 'blood libel' and criticized it for being published before an independent report on Hamas's actions. The lawsuit could challenge the Times' journalistic practices and alleged bias against Israel.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a lawsuit against the New York Times for defamation.
- ▪The lawsuit stems from a column by Nicholas Kristof that alleged widespread sexual abuse of Palestinians.
- ▪Israel claims the column was published to undermine an independent report on Hamas's use of sexual violence.
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Opinion Why Israel’s lawsuit against Times over ‘blood libel’ has a chance By Jonathan Turley Published May 17, 2026, 2:02 p.m. ET The Red Cross convoy carrying Palestinian prisoners released in the second round of the prisoner swap between Hamas and Israel reach the town of Beitunya in Ramallah, West Bank on January 25, 2025. Anadolu via Getty Images Does the “Gray Lady” have a “longstanding Jewish problem“? That question may soon be answered in a Manhattan courtroom as the New York Times stands accused of an alleged attack piece on Israel.
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