Netanyahu Threatens Lawsuit Over NYT Abuse Allegations
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- May 15, 2026
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- May 16, 2026
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Israels Prime Minister and Foreign Minister threaten defamation lawsuit against the New York Times over an opinion piece alleging widespread sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees. The article, written by Nicholas Kristof, draws from accounts of over a dozen alleged victims and a UN report. Israeli officials deny the allegations, claiming the sources …
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Israels Prime Minister and Foreign Minister threaten defamation lawsuit against the New York Times over an opinion piece alleging widespread sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees. The article, written by Nicholas Kristof, draws from accounts of over a dozen alleged victims and a UN report. Israeli officials deny the allegations, claiming the sources are linked to Hamas networks and the article is one of the worst lies against their country. The article sparks backlash in Israel, with politi
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