CBS News Controversy Over Jerusalem's Status in Israel Coverage

CBS News advised staff not to refer to Jerusalem as part of Israel, citing the city's disputed status amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions.

CBS News' senior director of standards, Mark Memmott, instructed employees to avoid calling Jerusalem part of Israel in coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The directive highlights the disputed status of Jerusalem, which Israel claims as its capital, while Palestinians view East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state.
The guidance has sparked backlash on social media and among journalists, with critics accusing CBS of denying established facts.
The controversy comes alongside internal CBS tensions, including criticism of anchor Tony Dokoupil for his interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Concerns have been raised about perceived double standards in CBS's handling of issues related to Israel and Jewish matters.