New York Times journalist leaves outlet after accusing Israel of 'genocide'

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A writer for the New York Times Magazine resigned after she signed a letter accusing Israel of genocide.

Jazmine Hughes, who was a writer for the New York Times Magazine, left the media outlet on Friday, according to an internal email obtained by the New York Post.

New York Times Magazine Editor Jake Silverstein said Hughes violated the company's policy on public protest.

"While I respect that she has strong convictions, this was a clear violation of The Times’s policy on public protest," wrote Silverstein. "This policy, which I fully support, is an important part of our commitment to independence."