Criticism of CBS's 60 Minutes Gaza Segment

CBS's '60 Minutes' aired a segment featuring former State Department officials who resigned in protest over U.S. support for Israel amid the Gaza conflict, prompting accusations of anti-Israel bias. The report highlighted claims that U.S. arms contribute to the devastation in Gaza and suggested that American foreign policy might incite terrorism against the U.S. Critics argue that the segment relied heavily on emotionally charged assertions rather than factual arguments, with some labeling the reporting as one-sided and lacking journalistic rigor. The guests featured, Hala Rharrit and Josh Paul, have been criticized for their ties to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), raising questions about the credibility of their claims. The American Jewish Committee condemned the segment for its lack of balance and factual accuracy, noting the guests' controversial backgrounds. Amidst the backlash, the White House has also condemned connections to CAIR, further complicating the narrative presented in the segment.