Israel Accuses New York Times of 'Blood Libel'

In the latest episode of Al Jazeera's The Listening Post, journalists and media experts examined the serious accusation leveled by Israel against The New York Times, labeling its reporting as a 'blood libel' — a historical term for false accusations against Jews.

The program questioned how Israel employs such weighty terminology in the context of the ongoing conflict and what impact this has on the credibility of international journalism. Analysts also discussed how major outlets like the New York Times cover events in Gaza and the repercussions of being accused of distorting information.

This is part of The Listening Post's series on media's role in shaping perceptions of war and peace in the Middle East. The original video is available on YouTube.