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Updated · The Daily Beast · May 7
Bari Weiss meddles in CBS Sunday Morning Israel report
Updated
Updated · The Daily Beast · May 7

Bari Weiss meddles in CBS Sunday Morning Israel report

5 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · May 7
  • Zeteo said Weiss made late edits to an April 5 segment on West Bank archaeology, citing four sources and a senior CBS News staffer.
  • Researcher Zaid Azhari said his interview was selectively edited to suggest he erased Jewish history, while CBS said the piece aimed to inform audiences.
  • The report adds to scrutiny of Weiss's growing editorial role across CBS News, including 60 Minutes and CBS Evening News, where staff unease and falling ratings have been reported.
As a news chief reshapes coverage, where is the line between providing critical 'context' and engaging in outright censorship?
With ratings in freefall, is a major news network's ideological overhaul alienating its core audience?
How is ancient archaeology being used as a modern weapon in the struggle for control over the West Bank?