Nicholas Kristof

How can I explain to my 93-year-old mother why it suddenly seems ok to hate Jews?

Peter Himmelman in Forward · 22 May

As societal norms shift, Peter Himmelman explores why antisemitism appears to be increasingly normalized in modern discourse, highlighting his 93-year-old mother's shock at a controversial op-ed by Nicholas Kristof.

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What We Told Nicholas Kristof

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 19 May

Peter Beinart delves into the controversial op-ed by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times, which discusses the reported cases of rape and human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The 'progressive' Left needs Israel to be evil.

Lauren Shaer in Future of Jewish · 18 May

Lauren Shaer's guest essay argues that the progressive Left in the West and certain media outlets, like the New York Times, perpetuate unfounded negative narratives about Israel to sustain their political relevance.

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Piers Morgan is what's wrong with media coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — and I can't stop watching him

Rob Eshman in Forward · 16 May

In a column by Rob Eshman, Piers Morgan's show "Piers Morgan Uncensored" is critiqued for its approach to discussing contentious issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Israel can survive criticism. But can we survive silencing our moral responsibility in the face of moral inconsistency?

Rabbi Josh Weinberg in JTA · 15 May

Rabbi Josh Weinberg discusses the false dichotomy of having to choose between supporting Israel and maintaining moral clarity.

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The School Rebuilding Education for an AI World. Plus…

The Free Press in The Free Press · 15 May

The Free Press covers a range of stories including Maya Sulkin’s report on Alpha School in San Francisco, which offers a unique educational model without teachers, focused on self-directed projects and monetary rewards.

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Nicholas Kristof and Death by a Thousand Cuts

Josh Kaplan in The Free Press · 15 May

Josh Kaplan critiques a recent opinion column by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times, which alleged sexual abuse by Israeli prison guards and soldiers against Palestinians.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Netanyahu threatens to sue NY Times over Kristof column as Jews protest outside newspaper’s building

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 May

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened legal action against the New York Times and columnist Nicholas Kristof over a column alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli guards, claiming it perpetuates a "blood libel."

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The Case of Israel v. Kristof Is Dead on Arrival

Jed Rubenfeld in The Free Press · 14 May

In this article, Jed Rubenfeld examines the legal viability of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's threats to sue The New York Times and journalist Nicholas Kristof for libel.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A medieval anti-Jewish conspiracy just became prestige journalism.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 14 May

Adam Hummel's essay draws parallels between the historical creation of blood libel and an explosive modern accusation against Israel presented by The New York Times.

0 Ethics Politics

Outrage over Nicholas Kristof's op-ed on sexual assault of Palestinians is missing the point

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 14 May

Emily Tamkin addresses the heated backlash over Nicholas Kristof's New York Times op-ed alleging widespread sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians, as well as a report on Hamas's sexual crimes.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Kristof column alleging Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners sparks outrage, scrutiny and debate among Jews

Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 May

The New York Times published a controversial column by Nicholas Kristof detailing alleged sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli guards, sparking intense debate and condemnation from various Jewish groups and leaders.

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From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream

Philissa Cramer, Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 May

A recent controversy has emerged from claims that Israel trains dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners, an allegation initially dismissed as implausible but which gained traction after being cited by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof.

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From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream

JTA · 14 May

A controversial claim that Israeli authorities train dogs to sexually assault Palestinian prisoners gained significant traction after appearing in a New York Times column by Nicholas Kristof.

0 Politics Ethics

The Paper Trail of a Smear

Haviv Rettig Gur in The Free Press · 13 May

Haviv Rettig Gur critiques Nicholas Kristof's New York Times op-ed, which details alleged abuses in Israeli prisons based on Palestinian detainee testimonies.

0 Politics Israel

The New York Times Blood Libel

Emes Ve-Emunah · 13 May

In a reaction to an article by Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times, it is argued that allegations of widespread sexual abuse by Israeli prison personnel against Palestinians serve as a counter-narrative to recent reports about Hamas's sexual violence against Jews.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The New York Times is lying about Israel (again).

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 May

Joshua Hoffman's critique argues that The New York Times has consistently misrepresented Israel, framing it within an anti-Israel narrative through selective reporting and opinion pieces.

0 Politics Israel

Nick Kristof’s ‘Dog Torture’ Claim About Israel Doesn’t Pass Muster

Eli Lake in The Free Press · 12 May

Eli Lake critically examines Nicholas Kristof's column in the New York Times, which alleges that Israeli forces employ trained dogs to sexually assault Palestinian detainees.

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Cheap Shot // Photos can miss what’s really at stake

Avi Shafran in Ami · 15 May 2024

In a recent New York Times column, Nicholas Kristof criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting the death of a Gazan boy due to malnutrition.

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The Wrong Message at the Wrong Time

Dennis Ross in Tablet · 27 Jul 2023

In this article, the authors discuss the idea of ending U.S. military assistance to Israel.

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What Happened: December 22, 2021

The Scroll in Tablet · 22 Dec 2021

President Biden announced during a White House address that Americans will soon receive 500 million COVID-19 tests.

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