New York Times Denies Ambassador's Blood Libel Claims
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The New York Times has called claims by Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter that the paper promotes blood libels "serious and false." The newspaper stated that a recent meeting with Leiter's office was respectful and wide-ranging, discussing the Middle East and the Gaza war. The Times disputed Leiter's characterization of the conversation as accusatory.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The New York Times called Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter's claims "serious and false."
- Leiter accused the newspaper of promoting blood libels against Jews.
- The Times confirmed a meeting with Leiter's office occurred off the record.
- The discussion focused on the Middle East and the war in Gaza.
- The newspaper disputed Leiter's description of the conversation's tone.
The New York Times has responded to accusations made by Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, who claimed the newspaper was promoting blood libels and paving the way for further violence against Jews. The American newspaper stated that the ambassador's claim was "serious and false" regarding their coverage. The Times confirmed that Leiter's office requested a meeting with their opinion section, describing it as a "deep, respectful, and wide-ranging conversation" held off the record concerning the Middle East and the war in Gaza. The newspaper further clarified that the ambassador's description of the conversation, which he characterized as accusatory, did not accurately reflect the discussion that took place.
