Israeli officials say Israel will file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over a controversial “dog rape” report. Multiple outlets report that the action is tied to the New York Times coverage associated with columnist Nicholas Kristof and the allegations described in the story. According to the reports, Israel’s announcement frames the matter as a response to what it considers a defamatory “smear,” and indicates that legal steps are being prepared. Fox News describes the Israeli prime minister as initiating the lawsuit process, while Breitbart similarly reports that the government is preparing to sue the newspaper. The coverage summarizes that the dispute centers on the publication’s characterization of the allegations and Israel’s claim that the reporting is false or harmful. The reports do not provide detailed court filings or the specific legal claims, nor do they include statements from The New York Times or Kristof within the provided text. The next steps would be determined by how the lawsuit is filed and whether the parties issue further public responses.