Netanyahu suing New York Times over Palestinian rape allegations article

The Israeli government announced it will sue The New York Times following the publication of an article detailing rape allegations by Palestinian detainees against Israeli forces. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the report as "blood libel" and described the allegations as "the most hideous and distorted lies ever published against the State of Israel." The New York Times defended its article, stating it was based on corroborated testimonies from 14 Palestinian victims.