NYT misstates Israeli victimhood after Oct 7

NYT admits error in claiming Israelis view themselves as Oct 7 victims.

Sep 16, 2026

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NYT misstates Israeli victimhood after Oct 7

NYT admits error in claiming Israelis view themselves as Oct 7 victims.

In brief

NYT admits error in claiming Israelis view themselves as Oct 7 victims. The New York Times corrected an article after claiming Israelis still see themselves as victims of Oct 7, which Israeli officials called a 'deliberate distortion' of reality. Originally reported by New York Post.

NYT article sparks outrage

The New York Times building sign, in gothic font, mounted above the building

The New York Times faced backlash for claiming israelis still view themselves as oct 7 victims.

Israeli officials demand action

Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor posing with their Special Jury Prize Award for "Naza."

Israeli officials called the documentary 'deliberate distortions of reality' and proposed stripping directors of citizenship.

Documentary wins Venice prize

The 80-minute film won the special jury prize at the venice film festival.

NYT removes offensive phrase

The paper corrected the article after social media backlash over the phrasing.

Editing error explanation

Editing error explanation

The error suggested israelis' victimhood was a matter of perception, not reality.

NYT faces ongoing criticism

The paper has been criticized for biased coverage of the israel-hamas conflict.

At a glance

The New York Times corrected an article after claiming Israelis still see themselves as victims of Oct 7, which Israeli officials called a 'deliberate distortion' of reality.

Read the original on New York Post

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