Recent backlash against The New York Times for its coverage of the kidnapping and murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in Dubai is a stark reminder of the power and responsibility of media in shaping public awareness. Critics lambasted the paper for initially downplaying the anti-Semitic terrorism of this heinous act, forcing a headline change after public outcry. But this is not the first time The New York Times and other media outlets have faced scrutiny for failing to adequately report on atrocities targeting Jewish people. History provides a sobering parallel in their coverage of the Holocaust.

The Holocaust: A Tragedy Buried in the Back Pages

During World War II, American newspapers—including The New York Times—often buried stories about the Nazi genocide of European Jews deep within their pages. While information about the Holocaust was available as early as 1942, it was often relegated to minor headlines or framed within broader war reporting. Stories of mass murder that...