Brother fought brother: Israel to sue The New York Times
The trigger was an article published by Nicholas Kristof, a columnist at The New York Times, detailing sexual violence committed by Israeli forces against Palestinians. The piece provoked a collective backlash from senior Israeli government officials.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Saar have both issued directives to take legal action against The New York Times, citing "defamation" as the grounds.
Netanyahu claimed the article was entirely false, accusing Kristof of equating "noble" Israeli soldiers with Hamas fighters—a comparison backed by The New York Times—calling it "the most terrifying distortion in the world."
This is not the first time Netanyahu has threatened to sue The New York Times; last year he also erupted in anger over a report about famine in Gaza.
To witness Israel clashing with American media in our lifetime is truly unprecedented, indicating that the actions of the Israeli military have reached a point where even allies can no longer tolerate them.
The facts indeed confirm this: beyond the widespread slaughter and abuse of Palestinians, Israel has also occupied their homes and land, forcibly excavated graves, exhumed bodies, and cleared space for Jewish settlers.
Amid ongoing protests across Israel commemorating its occupation of Jerusalem, far-right extremists and radical settlers have openly declared their intent to "kill Arabs," threatening to burn down entire Palestinian villages and ensure Palestinians can never return to their homes.
Two far-right ministers have also stepped forward: Ben Gvir routinely visited Al-Aqsa Mosque for photo ops, while Smotrich personally joined the protest to rally demonstrators.
The aggressor’s atrocities are appalling, while the victims’ silent endurance is heartbreaking.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865239142718476/
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