The controversial "Hannibal Directive", which Israel says isn't named for the famous Carthaginian general who took poison rather than be captured by the Romans, was reportedly enacted after the October 7 Hamas attack, with revelations detailing attacks by IDF tanks and helicopters on homes and vehicles returning to Gaza.
You’re giving the NYT too much credit. Times of Israel is the Israeli NYT, at least when it comes to any coverage of the ongoing genocide.
Never forget the counterfactual “Screams Without Words” Hasbara smear job that they’re refusing to retract to this day.