- The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) canceled a planned ad in the New York Times due to a refusal to use the term 'genocide' regarding Israel’s actions in Gaza.
- Joyce Ajlouny, the AFSC's general secretary, called the NYT’s decision an outrageous attempt to avoid the truth about the situation.
- The NYT suggested using 'war' instead of 'genocide' for the advertisement, highlighting differing perspectives among international bodies.
- The AFSC has cited multiple organizations that support its view that Israel's actions amount to genocide or related acts.
- In the past, the NYT has accepted ads including the term 'genocide', indicating inconsistency in their advertising policies.
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