The New York Times is criticized by Fetterman for promoting terrorist propaganda following an interview with a senior Hamas official.

The New York Times was accused of spreading Hamas propaganda by Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., after quoting Khaled Meshal, a senior official of the terror group, in a new report on Tuesday.

The article in The Times, titled "Hamas is surviving war in Israel. Now it hopes to thrive in Gaza again," features an interview with Meshal, who stated that Hamas is currently winning the war and will have a significant impact on Gaza's future, despite Israel's pledge to eliminate the terror group responsible for the deaths of 1,200 people on October 7.

In Doha, Qatar, The Times spoke with Meshal for two hours in his living room and gained valuable insights into the thoughts of Hamas officials, according to the report.

The Times reported that Mr. Meshal stated in the interview that Hamas officials are not in a hurry to end the war with Israel and will not compromise on their demands for an Israeli withdrawal and an end to the conflict.

Hamas' senior leader was given a platform to promote the group's message by an outlet, as shown in a screenshot posted by Fetterman on X.

"The lawmaker wrote, "I have no clue why the NYT would give a platform to a terrorist's propaganda. It's clear that Israel will hold him responsible, and I completely back Israel's efforts to eliminate Hamas, who are just as evil as the Nazis of WWII.""

The US accused Hamas leaders, including Meshal, of being central to the planning and execution of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Hamas is designated as a terrorist organization by both the US and Israel.

The paper contains quotes from Meshal stating that the terror group has the upper hand and has remained steadfast while bringing the Israeli military into a state of attrition.

The Times reports that Hamas's strategy is straightforward: surviving is the key to victory, and despite being weakened, the group has managed to endure.

According to the paper, Meshal stated that President Biden's shift in stance - from supporting the eradication of Hamas to calling for a cease fire in the region - implies that the U.S. is effectively recognizing the terror group.

Although Hamas suffered significant losses, including the death of several senior commanders at the hands of Israel, Mr. Meshal expressed confidence that the group would remain the dominant force in Gaza after the war. He rejected proposals from the United States and Israel for managing the territory without Hamas.

"Behind us are all their illusions about filling the vacuum," Mashal stated.

The Times report indicates that many in Gaza are unhappy with Hamas for the October 7 massacre, which led to a full-scale war in the region. However, Meshal rejected criticism of Hamas's decision, stating that Palestinian critics of Hamas were in the minority, according to the Times report.

"He admitted that the attack resulted in massive devastation but stated that it was a "cost" for Palestinians to achieve their freedom."

He told the Times that as a Palestinian, it is his duty to struggle and resist until liberation is achieved.

Planet Chronicle Digital's request for comment from The New York Times was not responded to.