Nicholas Kristof

Nicholas Kristof is a columnist for The New York Times. He has recently become newsworthy due to an essay he published detailing allegations of rape and sexual abuse of Palestinian women, men, and children in Israeli military detention. In response to this article, the Israeli government, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, has threatened and initiated legal action against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of defamation. This lawsuit represents an extraordinary step by Israel against a major international newspaper over Kristof's reporting. Kristof has also been noted for his commentary on international affairs, including a piece critiquing potential US military intervention in Iran by drawing parallels to the Vietnam War.