“NYT Ad: Quaker Group Protests Paper’s Refusal to Label Israel’s Gaza Bombing ‘Genocide’

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) cancelled a planned advertisement in the New York Times after the paper refused to publish a ad that referred to Israel’s actions in Gaza as a genocide. The AFSC claimed that a NY Times representative suggested they use the word “war” instead of “genocide”, to which they refused. The paper cited its commitment to factual accuracy and adherence to legal standards, stating that different international bodies have differing views on the situation. The AFSC criticized the NY Times’ decision, saying it silences and marginalizes Palestinians and their allies. The group pointed out that other organizations, such as Amnesty International, have used the term genocide to describe Israel’s actions in Gaza. The NY Times defended its decision, citing its advertising guidelines and commitment to fact-checking, and noted that it has published ads using the term “genocide” in the past.

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