US EditionNYT Admits Gaza Child Had Pre-Existing Issues; Bennett: This Is a Modern Blood Libel
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, JUL 30 – The New York Times acknowledged publishing a misleading photo of a Gazan child with a genetic illness, sparking criticism and calls for media accountability amid the Gaza conflict.
- On July 25, a front-page article highlighted 18-month-old Mohammed Zakaria al-Mutawaq, who is severely malnourished and living in Gaza.
- After publication, the Times issued an editorial note acknowledging new information that Mohammed had pre-existing health problems including cerebral palsy and hypoxemia.
- Independent journalist David Collier uncovered Mohammed’s hospital records, while critics accused media outlets of amplifying Hamas propaganda and misleading narratives.
- Naftali Bennett criticized the use of the image to allege famine in Gaza, labeling it "a blood libel," and accused The New York Times of dishonesty and spreading misinformation.
- The episode highlights ongoing disputes over Gaza coverage, with Hamas's role in the crisis contested and media accuracy under scrutiny amid political tensions.
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Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized New York Times headquarters
The entrance to the New York Times building in Manhattan was vandalized Tuesday with red spray paint by pro-Palestinian activists protesting the newspaper's correction to a story about a Gaza infant. | Radicales pro-Hamás vandalizan la sede del New York Times en Manhattan tras retractarse de una historia falsa sobre un niño en Gaza con enfermedad muscular.pic.twitter.com/sIttKdKl57 — UHN Plus (@UHN_Plus) July 30, 2025 According to social media …
NY Times Forced To Admit Truth About Viral Photo Of Supposedly Starving Palestinian Child * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Russell Bartlett
Most mainstream media outlets have made it clear in recent years where their loyalties lie regarding the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. But while rational observers can disagree about how both sides have reacted in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack, the use of misleading photos to manipulate the narrative should never be deemed acceptable. That’s what the New York Times essentially admitted it did with a photo originally presented a…
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