Pulitzer Winner Accused IDF of Raping Palestinians - Sparks Outrage: 'Blood Libel'
Hard to read: Nicholas Kristof, a columnist for the New York Times, claimed among other things that as part of systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners, Israel uses dogs for the purpose of rape. Reactions…
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A Pulitzer Prize winning columnist for the New York Times has accused the IDF of systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees, including using dogs for rape. The allegations have sparked a fierce backlash from Israeli officials, who call them a blood libel without evidence. The newspaper has publicly defended its reporter. This is a high stakes clash between a major American media institution and Israel, with potential to shape international perceptions and diplomatic relations.