- 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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