STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Israeli Ambassador to US Condemns NYT Gaza Coverage as Blood Libel

Nov 10, 2026 10:00 AM CT Washington, D.C., United States diplomacy, media, gaza, israel-us, information-warfare

Summary

The Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Ilan Goldberger (referred to as Leiter in the snippet, likely a typo for Goldberger or a specific official, but context implies the Ambassador), issued a strong diplomatic condemnation of The New York Times' coverage of Gaza, labeling it a 'blood libel.' This statement represents an escalation in the information warfare and diplomatic friction between Israel and Western media institutions regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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"This is not just another antisemitic statement. This is a blood libel. And a blood libel will cost lives," Leiter said, referring to his meeting with The New York Times in 2025.

Sources (1)

T3 Jerusalem Post

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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Ambassador condemned NYT coverage as antisemitic blood libel, warning of consequences.

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