@BenRossTransit @Alon Do you think that is because there is a near-complete expert consensus that diplomatic status did not protect, or that the Times very generously to Israel chose to quote the subset of experts who would make that case?

My interpretation is the latter. It's a very generous piece. If you think Israel is being unfairly treated by the hedging in the title, I'd ask you to consider honestly whether you'd apply such stringent standards in other contexts.