CBS News has reportedly instructed its staff not to refer to Jerusalem as being part of Israel, a directive issued by senior director of standards Mark Memmott in an email to employees. This memo emphasizes the disputed status of Jerusalem in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, acknowledging that while the U.S. embassy is located there and former President Trump recognized it as Israel's capital, its status remains contentious. The network has faced backlash over this guidance, which critics argue denies reality, as well as scrutiny for how it handled a recent interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates regarding his anti-Israel book. CBS News has been under fire for editing a '60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, further damaging its credibility. The situation has led to tense internal discussions, particularly following the criticism of co-host Tony Dokoupil for his questioning style during the interview with Coates. CBS has not publicly commented on the controversy surrounding these directives.