The New York Times Defends Journalist After Israel Threatens to Sue The Israeli Prime Minister's latest salvo against independent journalism is a stark reminder that the battle for truth in the public sphere is far from over.
Benjamin Netanyahu's threat to sue the New York Times over an article alleging widespread sexual violence by Israeli security services follows a well worn playbook: use intimidation, disinformation, and legal muscle to silence critics.
The article in question, penned by Nicholas Kristof, was a scathing exposé of Israel's treatment of Palestinian detainees.