Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport recently voiced strong disapproval of The New York Times' coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, labeling the newspaper an untrustworthy news source. His criticism followed a study by Yale professor Edieal Pinker suggesting that the Times' reporting generated sympathy for Palestinians.
Rapaport's comments, shared on social media, called the newspaper a "rotten corroded snot hole" that should be shut down. The New York Times responded to the criticism, defending its coverage as extensive, empathetic, and adhering to high journalistic standards.
This isn't Rapaport's first outspoken commentary on the conflict. A vocal supporter of Israel since the October 7th attacks, he has previously expressed openness to former President Trump's plans for Gaza, emphasizing the need for new approaches given the repeated failures of past peace attempts. In a video posted online, Rapaport argued that various strategies, including peace accords and two-state solutions, have been unsuccessful, and that Trump's plan, while potentially controversial, offers a different perspective.
Despite his criticism of Trump in the past, Rapaport has also condemned comparisons between Trump and Hitler, calling such remarks insulting and inappropriate, especially in the context of discussing the Holocaust. He urged people to refrain from using Hitler's name for political gain or attention.
