NY Times Writer Resigns Amid Controversy Over Israel 'Genocide' Accusation
Jazmine Hughes, a writer for The New York Times magazine, has resigned after violating newsroom policy by signing an open letter accusing Israel of conducting genocide against the Palestinian people. The letter, published by Writers Against the War on Gaza, criticized Israel's actions and accused the country of targeting journalists and killing thousands of Palestinians. The Times stated that Hughes' public protest violated their policy, which led to her resignation. This is not the first time Hughes has violated the policy, as she previously signed an open letter protesting the Times's coverage of transgender issues.