Daily Briefing May 17: Pro-Israel groups protest NYT sexual abuse op-ed, say it foments hatred

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US reporter Luke Tress joins host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.

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Following Thursday’s demonstration at The New York Times building regarding a Nicholas Kristof column about alleged systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian inmates in Israel, Tress notes that protesters raised concerns about slanted coverage that can instigate violence against Jews or Israel-related targets.

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