Nicholas Kristof is sparking global controversy after his NYT column allegedly misrepresented ex-PM Olmert, prompting protests outside papers. Pulitzer-winning journalist and NYT op-ed contributor since 2001.
Israel has launched a defamation action against The New York Times following Nicholas Kristof’s column detailing alleged sexual violence by Israeli security forces and prison guards. Netanyahu has described the piece as a blood libel and has instructed legal advisers to pursue the harshest action, while US and international reactions remain divided.