The ‘Israeli rape dogs’ blood libel fits a long, troubling tradition at The New York Times
From downplaying Hitler’s antisemitism to calling the Völkischer Beobachter ‘semi-official’, the Gray Lady helped smooth the jagged edges of the Nazi project. Today, it does the same with Iran
Assessment
The piece draws a direct line between historical editorial failures at The New York Times in covering Nazi Germany and its current coverage of Iran and Israel. The accusation that the paper sanitizes state violence by using terms like 'semi-official' for hostile outlets is the core charge. The reader should watch whether the Times responds to this specific allegation or if other major outlets address the comparison.