White House and Israeli Embassy reject NYT report alleging Israeli spying on U.S. officials

The White House issued a statement rejecting a New York Times report. The report claimed Israel was conducting surveillance on U.S. officials. The Israeli Embassy in Washington also denied the allegations. Both parties said the story was inaccurate and unfounded. The denial was reported by Taylorville Daily News. No evidence was provided to support the spying claim. Officials emphasized the strong U.S.–Israel partnership. The controversy may prompt further inquiries into media reporting standards.