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60 Minutes reporter nearly quit over conflict with Bari Weiss; segment on militant settlers displacing Palestinians in West Bank aired Sunday

Lesley Stahl, a veteran reporter for *60 Minutes*, nearly quit over editorial conflicts with Bari Weiss regarding a segment on militant Israeli settlers displacing Palestinians in the West Bank, which aired Sunday. Tensions escalated during the editorial process, leading to heated discussions about the story's direction.

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Lesley Stahl, a seasoned reporter for *60 Minutes*, faced significant editorial conflict with Bari Weiss over a segment that aired Sunday, focusing on militant Israeli settlers displacing Palestinians in the West Bank. Sources revealed that tensions escalated to the point where Stahl considered quitting the program.1234

The segment highlighted the violent actions of settlers driving Palestinians out of their homes, showcasing a troubling situation that has persisted with little accountability. During the editorial process, Weiss became “very, very hands-on” with the story, leading to heated discussions among the team. “They didn’t know if it was going to air because the screenings got so heated,” one source noted.

Weiss and her deputy managing editor, Charles Forelle, presented extensive notes that complicated the editorial process. At one point, Forelle suggested postponing the piece, which ignited further conflict. Since Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief, her pro-Trump and pro-Israel stance has reportedly influenced CBS News's coverage, raising concerns about editorial integrity.5

This incident is not isolated; Weiss's editorial decisions have previously affected coverage, including blocking a report on the Gaza death toll. In May, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu opted to be interviewed by a different correspondent rather than Stahl, highlighting ongoing tensions within CBS News's reporting on Israel and Palestine.

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“Screenings became so heated that sources said 'They didn't know if it was going to air,' and Weiss and deputy managing editor Charles Forelle presented a mountain of broad notes. At one point, Forelle suggested postponing the piece altogether, sparking an aggressive exchange.”
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Lesley Stahl considered quitting 60 Minutes over Bari Weiss's pushback to Israeli settler segment, report says; CBS denies 'ludicrous' narrative
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Lesley Stahl considered quitting 60 Minutes over Bari Weiss's pushback to Israeli settler segment, report says; CBS denies 'ludicrous' narrative

Lesley Stahl allegedly considered quitting 60 Minutes after Bari Weiss and Charles Forelle heavily edited her West Bank segment.

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  • Lesley Stahl has allegedly considered quitting *60 Minutes* after a round of heated edits from Bari Weiss and other top brass on her segment about Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
  • Initially, Stahl's segment on the West Bank seemed to be on track, having received only light notes before the editing process intensified.
  • Bari Weiss and her deputy, Charles Forelle, provided extensive feedback during screenings, with Weiss becoming 'very, very hands-on.'
  • Forelle suggested tabling the story for a later date, but Stahl strongly objected, wanting to address feedback immediately.
  • The contentious editing process left Stahl frustrated, leading her to privately consider quitting the program where she has worked since 1991.
  • A CBS spokesman dismissed the report as a 'ludicrous, twisted narrative,' asserting that the segment received far fewer edits than most.
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