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Israel threatens to sue New York Times over abuse report
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: Netanyahu and Saar ordered a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over a report alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees.
WHO: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar
WHAT: Ordered the initiation of a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 12:56 AM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: They ordered legal action in response to an opinion piece denouncing alleged widespread sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees.
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