The New York Times’ faux Eurovision scandal about Israel
There were indeed plenty of political manipulations which broke the song contest's clearly defined rules. But none of them came from the Jewish state
Assessment
The New York Times coverage of Israel's Eurovision participation is being challenged for misplacing blame. The real rule breaking came from other parties, not Israel, raising questions about media bias in international reporting. Readers should watch for how major outlets handle similar accusations against Israel in future global events.