Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened legal action against The New York Times regarding its coverage of starvation in Gaza. In an interview, he called for a lawsuit, claiming defamation. The New York Times responded, asserting that children in Gaza are indeed malnourished, despite updates to their reporting about a specific child who had additional health issues. They emphasized the vital role of independent media in reporting the situation in Gaza and noted the personal risks journalists face while covering ongoing events.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "I’m actually looking at whether a country can sue The New York Times... it's such clear defamation."
The New York Times defended their reporting, stating, "Children in Gaza are malnourished and starving, as New York Times reporters and others have documented."
The Times responded to Netanyahu's claims by asserting, "Attempts to threaten independent media providing vital information and accountability to the public are unfortunately an increasingly common playbook..."
Netanyahu criticized a specific report on starvation in Gaza, prompting the Times to clarify that the child featured also faced pre-existing health problems.
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