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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Keane

CBS News’ Bari Weiss clashes with another veteran reporter over Israeli piece: report

  • Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl reportedly nearly quit following a clash with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss over a segment on Israeli settler violence.
  • Weiss and deputy managing editor Charles Forelle allegedly issued broad notes and suggested delaying the story, leading to an aggressive back-and-forth with Stahl, sources told Status.
  • Stahl successfully fought to have the report air on Sunday, despite editorial review screenings continuing into the weekend.
  • The incident mirrors previous internal tension at CBS News, including edits to Gaza death toll figures in a report by correspondent Holly Williams and the pulling of a segment by former reporter Sharyn Alfonsi.
  • Since taking charge of CBS News in 2025, Weiss has faced criticism for allegedly steering coverage to be more favorable toward Israel and the Trump administration.

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