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NYT Defends Dog-Rape Claim Amid CPJ List Controversy

5/26/2026

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The New York Times defended Kristof’s column, saying Israeli forces used dogs to rape Palestinian detainees, despite using testimonies from Hamas operatives.
Investigations found the Committee to Protect Journalists removed six names confirmed as Hamas or Islamic Jihad combatants from its casualty list, damaging its credibility.
Opinion editor Kathleen Kingsbury said the piece passed fact-checking while critics note no veterinary or medical experts were consulted to verify the dog-rape claim.

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The New York Times defended Kristof’s column, saying Israeli forces used dogs to rape Palestinian detainees, despite using testimonies from Hamas operatives.
Investigations found the Committee to Protect Journalists removed six names confirmed as Hamas or Islamic Jihad combatants from its casualty list, damaging its credibility.
Opinion editor Kathleen Kingsbury said the piece passed fact-checking while critics note no veterinary or medical experts were consulted to verify the dog-rape claim.