NYT Alleges US Embassy Aide Suppressed Reports on Israeli Actions
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
The New York Times reported that a senior U.S. Embassy aide in Jerusalem, David Milstein, suppressed reports on Israeli actions in the West Bank to favor the Netanyahu government. The report, based on anonymous sources, alleges Milstein's actions aided settlement expansion and prevented negative reporting from reaching Washington. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and former Ambassador David Friedman have strongly denied the allegations, criticizing the NYT's reliance on anonymous sources and threatening legal action.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A senior US Embassy aide in Jerusalem allegedly suppressed reports on Israeli actions, the NYT reported.
- David Milstein reportedly blocked negative reporting to favor the Netanyahu government and aid settlement expansion.
- The New York Times based its report on 12 anonymous sources.
- Ambassador Mike Huckabee denied the report, calling it baseless and threatening defamation lawsuits.
- Former Ambassador David Friedman also defended Milstein, calling the report a 'hit piece'.
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