Bari Weiss appoints editor viewed as pro-Israel in latest CBS News shakeup
Summary
Bari Weiss, the head of CBS News, replaced a longtime London bureau chief after disagreements over Middle East coverage. She hired Shayndi Raice, a former Wall Street Journal editor known for a pro-Israel stance, to lead CBS’s international news from London.Key Facts
- Bari Weiss is the current leader of CBS News and has been making changes to the network's staff and coverage.
- CBS News removed Claire Day, the London bureau chief with 25 years at CBS, reportedly due to conflicts over coverage of Israel and Gaza.
- Shayndi Raice, previously a Wall Street Journal editor based in Israel, was hired to be CBS’s new foreign editor in London.
- Raice is known for having a perspective that favors Israel more than Palestine, which caused some tension with colleagues at the Wall Street Journal.
- The Wall Street Journal reviewed Raice’s work and found that she often relied heavily on Israeli sources in coverage.
- Bari Weiss is a vocal supporter of Israel and the U.S. administration’s positions on Middle East conflicts.
- Weiss’s management at CBS has faced criticism, including staff dissatisfaction and lower audience ratings.
- The Free Press, a publication founded by Weiss and bought by Paramount, often publishes articles with a pro-Israel viewpoint.
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