Nick Kristof’s Israel abuse claims spark civil war at New York Times: ‘I’m sick of being embarrassed’
A significant internal conflict has arisen at the New York Times following Nicholas Kristof's column alleging sexual abuse of Palestinians by Israeli guards. Many staff members are questioning the validity of the claims made in the piece, which has drawn sharp criticism from pro-Israel advocates and Israeli officials. Despite the Times leadership defending the article's integrity, skepticism remains among journalists regarding the sourcing of its most graphic allegations.
- ▪Nicholas Kristof's column alleges widespread sexual abuse of Palestinians by Israeli prison guards.
- ▪The article has sparked intense backlash from both within the New York Times and from pro-Israel critics.
- ▪Israeli officials have categorically denied the allegations made in Kristof's piece.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 10:07:59 -0400 |
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Media Nick Kristof’s Israel abuse claims spark civil war at New York Times: ‘I’m sick of being embarrassed’ By Ariel Zilber Published May 18, 2026, 10:07 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A civil war has erupted inside the New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s explosive column alleging widespread sexual abuse of Palestinians by Israeli prison guards. Staffers at the newspaper are questioning whether some of the most incendiary claims, including an allegation that Israel trains dogs to rape Palestinian detainees, would have ever cleared the paper’s newsroom standards, according to Puck News.
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