Lesley Stahl, a longtime correspondent for CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” has reportedly no intention of leaving the program despite recent tensions over the editorial process of a segment she reported on Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Sources familiar with the situation told media outlets on Tuesday that Stahl considered departing the show after disagreements with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss and her deputy Charles Forelle regarding the segment’s editing.

According to reports, Weiss and Forelle took a highly involved approach in revising Stahl’s piece, with Forelle even advising that the segment be postponed. Stahl, however, resisted the suggestion and successfully insisted on airing the report, which was broadcast on Sunday. The segment underwent what CBS News described as a “rigorous editorial process,” dismissing claims that the network’s involvement was excessive as “ludicrous.”

Insiders close to Stahl characterized the 84-year-old journalist as deeply committed to her role at “60 Minutes,” noting that she is “addicted” to the program and unlikely to step down. One CBS source emphasized that Stahl remains a fixture of the newsmagazine and indicated she is not planning any departure.

Efforts to obtain a statement from Stahl were unsuccessful, as she did not respond to requests for comment. The episode underscores ongoing challenges within news organizations balancing editorial oversight and correspondent autonomy, particularly when covering sensitive geopolitical issues.