Why it matters:
The boycott highlights growing frustration with the mainstream Western media’s coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Critics argue that outlets such as The New York Times have consistently framed the war through a pro-Israel lens, downplaying Palestinian suffering and portraying military actions—resulting in mass civilian casualties—as justified.
The big picture:
In a joint letter, the writers called on The New York Times to review its editorial stance and confront “anti-Palestinian bias.” They called for the adoption of new standards in the paper’s coverage of Palestine and pressed the editorial board to endorse a U.S. arms embargo on Israel.
Critics’ Statement:
“Until The New York Times takes responsibility for its biased coverage and commits to honest, ethical reporting on Israel’s war against Gaza, any article that appears to challenge the editorial board is, in effect, legitimizing the continuation of this malpractice.”
What they’re saying:
The writers accused The New York Times of leveraging its influence to “launder the U.S. and Israel’s lies.” They stressed that withholding their contributions is the most effective means of challenging the paper’s editorial authority
“We owe it to the journalists and writers of Palestine to refuse complicity,” they wrote, adding that The New York Times must never again “manufacture consent for mass slaughter, torture, and displacement.”
Who signed:
Signatories include Rima Hassan, Chelsea Manning, Rashida Tlaib, Sally Rooney, Elia Suleiman, Greta Thunberg, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and Dave Zirin.
Go deeper:
Israeli colonization of mainstream Western media
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