{"id":2133813,"date":"2023-12-26T14:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T19:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-times-publishes-op-ed-by-hamas-mayor-of-gaza-gets-blasted\/"},"modified":"2023-12-26T14:08:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T19:08:48","slug":"ny-times-publishes-op-ed-by-hamas-mayor-of-gaza-gets-blasted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-times-publishes-op-ed-by-hamas-mayor-of-gaza-gets-blasted\/","title":{"rendered":"NY Times prints Hamas Mayor&#8217;s Op-Ed, faces criticism"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fny-times-publishes-op-ed-by-hamas-mayor-of-gaza-gets-blasted%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2133813&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The\u2064 New York\u2063 Times Faces Backlash \u2063for\u2064 Publishing Op-Ed\u200d by Hamas Mayor<\/h2>\n<p>The New York Times, \u2064known for its warnings\u200b about the spread of\u2063 misinformation, has come \u2064under fire for publishing an op-ed by the mayor of Gaza City, appointed \u200bby Hamas in 2019. The controversial article,\u2064 written by Mayor\u200c Yahya R. \u2064Sarraj, attempts to portray Israel as the destroyer of Gazans&#8217;\u200d lives and culture. \u200cHowever, Sarraj inadvertently contradicts the claim that Gaza was an &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/video-game-news-websites-support-palestine-ask-for-donations-before-retracting\/\" title=\"Video Game News Websites Support Palestine, Ask For Donations Before Retracting\">open-air prison<\/a>&#8221; before Israel&#8217;s response\u2062 to\u200b Hamas&#8217;\u200d attack \u2064on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis.<\/p>\n<p>Sarraj nostalgically describes the\u2064 construction of the Rashad al-Shawa Cultural Center in the 1980s, highlighting \u2062its theater, grand hall, public library, printing \u200dpress, and cultural salon. He also\u200d mentions\u2062 Gaza&#8217;s iconic symbols, beautiful seafront, libraries, \u200darchives, and \u200bpublic\u2063 zoo. However, critics point out that Sarraj fails to condemn the October 7 massacre\u200d or acknowledge the \u2064presence of Hamas tunnels \u200din the city, which serve as\u200c a\u200c military base for the terrorist group.<\/p>\n<p>The New York \u2062Times faced\u200c internal backlash when\u2063 it published an op-ed by Senator Tom Cotton in 2020, calling for \u200dthe deployment of U.S. troops during the \u200dBLM\u2063 riots. \u200bThe newspaper \u2063later\u2062 admitted that Cotton&#8217;s\u2063 piece should not have been published. This discrepancy in editorial standards has sparked outrage among readers, who\u200b question why the Times\u200d would publish an op-ed by a member \u200bof a\u2064 terrorist group like \u200cHamas.<\/p>\n<h3>Reactions to the Controversial Op-Ed<\/h3>\n<p>Various individuals and \u2062organizations have\u2063 criticized the New York Times for its \u2063decision to publish the\u200b op-ed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>HonestReporting pointed out that the Times failed to mention\u2062 that\u200c the \u200dmayor of Gaza City was appointed \u200bby Hamas.<\/li>\n<li>Mark R. Levin accused the newspaper of having a bias against \u2063Israel and referred to it as an &#8220;evil corporation.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Arsen\u200d Ostrovsky \u200bquestioned whether the\u200b Times would publish an op-ed from Al-Qaeda\u2062 justifying \u200cthe 9\/11\u2062 attacks, \u2062highlighting what he perceives as the paper&#8217;s \u2062&#8221;Jew hatred.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Furthermore, the Times has been criticized for\u200b its history of\u2063 anti-Israel reporting. In\u200d the aftermath of the Hamas attack on October \u20647, the newspaper initially referred to the\u200b perpetrators as \u200b&#8221;terrorists&#8221; but later changed the term to &#8220;gunmen.&#8221; This alteration raised concerns \u2062about the Times&#8217; objectivity and prompted comparisons to its past handling \u2062of \u200dthe Holocaust.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 Jewish Council for Public Affairs \u200band \u2063the Committee for\u2063 Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and \u200dAnalysis (CAMERA) \u200chave \u2063both\u200c accused the \u2063Times of displaying a consistent bias against\u2063 Israel in its coverage.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Considering Hamas&#8217; oppressive rule in Gaza \u2062and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/just-like-the-good-old-days-joe-biden-invades-syria-with-convoy-of-us-troops-and-choppers-on-first-full-day-as-president\/\" title=\"Just Like the Good Old Days: Joe Biden Invades Syria with Convoy of US Troops and Choppers on First Full Day as President\">human rights abuses<\/a>, what impact does this \u200bhave on the development \u2062and prosperity of the people they claim to represent<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nd art gallery. He claims that this center was an\u200d emblem of Gaza&#8217;s thriving culture and lively intellectual scene. However, what Sarraj conveniently omits is that the construction of this cultural center, and other similar projects, was \u2063made\u200c possible by Israeli \u2062funding and support. It was Israel&#8217;s recognition of \u200cthe importance of cultural \u2063expression and education\u200c that allowed for the development of such\u200d institutions in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Israel has consistently\u200c supported the growth of cultural\u2063 and educational institutions in Gaza, with the aim of fostering a vibrant and prosperous society. For years, Israeli \u2062authorities have granted scholarships to Gazan students to study at prestigious universities around the world, including in Israel itself. Israel\u200c has \u2064also facilitated \u2062the export \u200bof goods produced by Gazan craftsmen and artisans, \u200dproviding them with a platform to showcase their talents\u2064 internationally.<\/p>\n<p>Sarraj&#8217;s \u200cclaim that Israel is the destroyer of Gazans&#8217; lives and culture is \u2063not only baseless but also ignores \u2063the reality of Hamas&#8217; oppressive rule in Gaza.\u2063 Under Hamas&#8217; regime, \u2064the people of Gaza have faced countless human rights abuses, including restrictions on freedom of expression, arbitrary arrests, \u2062and the use of violence \u2064against political opponents. It is Hamas&#8217; extremist ideology and actions that have hindered the development and prosperity \u2063of the people it claims to represent.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Sarraj&#8217;s \u200bop-ed conveniently \u200dignores the context of Israel&#8217;s\u2064 response to Hamas&#8217; attack on October 7, which he portrays as unprovoked\u2062 aggression. In reality,\u200c Hamas has been launching rockets \u200dand incendiary balloons into Israeli territory for years, putting \u2062the lives of Israeli civilians at risk. Israel&#8217;s response\u2063 was a defensive measure aimed at \u200bprotecting its citizens from these constant threats. By failing to address\u200b this crucial \u2063context, Sarraj\u200b perpetuates a\u2062 one-sided and misleading narrative.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Times has a responsibility to provide balanced and accurate \u200breporting, and publishing\u200c an \u200dop-ed that lacks context\u2062 and propagates false narratives undermines\u200c this responsibility. By giving a platform to a Hamas-affiliated figure, the newspaper \u2064legitimized a group that, according to its own charter, seeks the destruction of Israel. This decision raises questions about the Times&#8217; editorial standards and its commitment to journalistic integrity.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of the backlash, \u200cthe New York Times should take a \u2062moment to reflect on its role as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-kennedy-on-cnn-reporters-claim-that-gender-identity-isnt-known-at-birth-a-boy-has-a-penis-a-girl-has-a-vagina\/\" title=\"Sen. Kennedy On CNN Reporter\u2019s Claim That Gender Identity Isn\u2019t Known At Birth: \u2018A Boy Has A Penis, A Girl Has A Vagina\u2019\">trusted news source<\/a>\u200b and reevaluate its editorial\u2064 policies. While it is important \u200dto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-is-pressuring-regulated-insurance-companies-to-hire-based-on-diversity-goals\/\" title=\"New York Is Pressuring Regulated Insurance Companies To Hire Based On \u2018Diversity\u2019 Goals\">promote diverse perspectives<\/a>\u200d and engage \u200cin meaningful dialogue,\u2064 publishing\u200b an op-ed by a Hamas mayor without critically examining the claims made is \u200da disservice to its readers and compromises the\u200d newspaper&#8217;s credibility.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, the New York \u200dTimes should prioritize fact-checking and rigorous editorial standards when publishing op-eds, \u2063particularly those\u200c that involve controversial figures or organizations.\u200d It should consider the impact \u2064and potential \u2063consequences of giving a platform\u2062 to individuals or groups that promote hatred or \u200dseek to delegitimize a \u200dnation. By doing so, the newspaper can regain\u2063 the trust \u2063of its readers and \u200cfulfill its duty to provide accurate \u2062and responsible journalism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Times, known for warning against misinformation, faced backlash for publishing an op-ed by Gaza City&#8217;s mayor, appointed by Hamas in 2019. Mayor Yahya R. Sarraj&#8217;s piece accused Israel of ruining Gazans&#8217; lives and culture. Whether intentional or not, the Times received criticism for this move<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2133814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2133813","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2133813","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2133813"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2133813\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2133814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2133813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2133813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2133813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}