Israel's Ambassador to Washington leveled scathing criticism at the New York Times over an article pointing out that the IDF's research and development efforts, which have proven crucial in Israel's battle against the coronavirus, are predominately dedicated to devising ways to counter the Jewish state's enemies.
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"The Israeli Defense Ministry's research-and-development arm is best known for pioneering cutting-edge ways to kill people and blow things up, with stealth tanks and sniper drones among its more lethal recent projects," the article, published on Thursday, noted.
The Israeli Defense Ministry's research-and-development arm is best known for pioneering cutting-edge ways to kill people and blow things up. Now it is turning to saving lives. https://t.co/uxIvDLf4nB
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 8, 2020
Ambassador Ron Dermer slammed the newspaper, tweeting, "The New York Times, which buried the Holocaust, Is best known for pioneering ways to libel and demonize the Jewish State. Now it is doing the same."
The @nytimes, which buried the Holocaust, Is best known for pioneering ways to libel and demonize the Jewish State. Now it is doing the same. https://t.co/S8tMGFzkRv
— Amb. Ron Dermer (@AmbDermer) May 8, 2020
The article also outraged some pro-Israel advocates, the Forward reported.
American Jewish Committee CEO David Harris called the phrasing "vile" saying it "should read: Israeli Defense Ministry's research-and-development arm is best known for pioneering cutting-edge ways to defend #Israel since 1948 from annihilation by state/non-state actors."
What a vile @nytimes statement! And on 75th anniv. of end of WW2 & Holocaust, no less.
Should read:
Israeli Defense Ministry's research-and-development arm is best known for pioneering cutting-edge ways to defend #Israel since 1948 from annihilation by state/non-state actors. https://t.co/4dKjXfvRgr
— David Harris (@DavidHarrisAJC) May 8, 2020
Almog Elijis, the spokeswoman for Israel's consulate in New York called out the daily "for their shameful twisting of reality."
Disappointed in the @nytimes for their shameful twisting of reality. Saving lives is at the core of what Israel stands for, has always stood for, and will always stand for. pic.twitter.com/lGu2HQ6BtC
— Almog Elijis (@AlmogElijis) May 8, 2020
"Saving lives is at the core of what Israel stands for, has always stood for, and will always stand for," she tweeted.
