New York Times’ Latest Gaza Shame

The report “New York Times’ Latest Gaza Shame” examines The New York Times’ investigation into Israel’s bombing campaign against Hamas. The article reveals that the Israeli military relaxed its rules of engagement, leading to substantial civilian casualties. However, it has faced backlash for reiterating information previously reported by the Israeli-Palestinian media outlet PLOS 972 magazine months earlier. Critics say The New York Times downplays Israel’s actions by framing them as a response to the October 7th, 2023 surprise attack and displays too much sympathy for Israel’s military choices. This framing is seen as misleading and euphemistic, not fully recognizing the extent of atrocities against Palestinian civilians and failing to reference earlier reports. The critique emphasizes the need for accountability and urges mainstream media to tackle important issues with more transparency and urgency.