The New York Times has come under criticism for its reporting on the death toll in Gaza, with concerns raised about its reliance on figures from the Gaza Health Ministry, which is controlled by Hamas, and its use of vague, anonymous Israeli sources. Critics argue that the Times failed to disclose the political context of its sources and did not share official Israeli denials of the reported casualty numbers. Military experts and former officials have challenged the accuracy of the casualty figures and highlighted the complexities of distinguishing between civilians and combatants in Gaza. The article also accuses the Times of misleading headlines regarding American arms sales to Israel and suggests the newspaper is more interested in catering to its audience's biases than providing accurate information.