Lesley Stahl Nearly Quit After Conflict Over Israeli Settler Violence Report: Sources

Lesley Stahl nearly quit after conflict over Israeli settler violence report, sources reveal. CBS News editor Bari Weiss involved in heated debate.

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October 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A high-profile dispute between veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl and CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has emerged, with sources revealing that Stahl considered quitting over a contentious editorial review of a report on Israeli settler violence.

The report followed Stahl as she accompanied Palestinians attempting to access their land, only to face violent resistance from Israeli settlers. The piece underwent intense scrutiny by Weiss, who is known for her strong pro-Israel stance, leading to an “extraordinarily contentious” process that left Stahl frustrated.

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Weiss and her deputy, Charles Forelle, provided numerous notes on the story, with one source describing Weiss as very, very hands-on. While Stahl resisted some broad suggestions, she ultimately prevailed in getting the segment aired. However, the editing process extended into Saturday, and public listings were delayed until Sunday morning, creating uncertainty about its broadcast.

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