Critics accused ''The New York Times'' of engaging in "narrative activism" after columnist [[Nicholas Kristof]] published an opinion article alleging systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli personnel.<ref>{{cite web |title=How the New York Times Laundered Dubious Sexual Abuse Claims Against Israel |url=[https://honestreporting.com/how-the-new-york-times-laundered-dubious-sexual-abuse-claims-against-israel/](https://honestreporting.com/how-the-new-york-times-laundered-dubious-sexual-abuse-claims-against-israel/) |website=HonestReporting |date=2026-05-12}}</ref> The controversy intensified due to the article’s sourcing, reliance on activist organizations, and publication timing immediately before the release of a major report documenting Hamas sexual violence during the October 7 attacks.<ref>{{cite news |title=Israel slams NYT op-ed on Palestinian abuse, ignoring Oct. 7 sexual violence |url=[https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-895908](https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-895908) |work=The Jerusalem Post |date=2026-05-12}}</ref> | Critics accused ''The New York Times'' of engaging in "narrative activism" after columnist [[Nicholas Kristof]] published an opinion article alleging systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli personnel.<ref>{{cite web |title=How the New York Times Laundered Dubious Sexual Abuse Claims Against Israel |url=[https://honestreporting.com/how-the-new-york-times-laundered-dubious-sexual-abuse-claims-against-israel/](https://honestreporting.com/how-the-new-york-times-laundered-dubious-sexual-abuse-claims-against-israel/) |website=HonestReporting |date=2026-05-12}}</ref> The controversy intensified due to the article’s sourcing, reliance on activist organizations, and publication timing immediately before the release of a major report documenting Hamas sexual violence during the October 7 attacks.<ref>{{cite news |title=Israel slams NYT op-ed on Palestinian abuse, ignoring Oct. 7 sexual violence |url=[https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-895908](https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-895908) |work=The Jerusalem Post |date=2026-05-12}}</ref> |