NYT's Kristof's off the rail, including that ridiculous 'tail tale'
May 11, 2026. A New York Times opinion column by Nicholas Kristof alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees supposedly by Israeli forces sparked strong backlash from analysts, academics, and former officials. Critics point out the article relied on weak or unverified evidence, particularly claims involving dogs being used in assaults. Some accused Kristof of amplifying propaganda from sources linked to Hamas. Others emphasized that allegations of sexual violence require concrete evidence and careful verification before publication. JPost: While Hamas Sexual Crimes Were Being Documented, the NYT Shifted the Narrative to Propaganda . The timing of the NYT hit-piece by an 'opinion' publication is politically motivated because it appeared just before the release of the Israeli Commission’s report on Hamas sexual violence. Israel’s Foreign Ministry accused the NYT of deliberately ignoring evidence of Hamas atrocities while amplifying lies against Israel, “blood libel” that in...