Israel Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Over NY Times Op Ed The New York Times has become embroiled in a heated dispute with the Israeli government over an opinion editorial published earlier this year.
The piece, written by Omar Barghouti, a well known Palestinian activist and co founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, sparked a fierce backlash from Israel's leadership, who have now threatened to pursue a defamation lawsuit against the newspaper.
Understanding the Context of the NY Times Op Ed Controversy The op ed piece in question, titled "Why I Support BDS," argued that the BDS movement is a necessary tool for Palestinians to resist the Israeli occupation and advocate for their rights.