Barak Ravid

Barak Ravid

Barak Ravid is the diplomatic correspondent for Haaretz newspaper. He joined Haaretz in April 2007, covering the Prime Minister's Office, the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Defense, dealing with issues such as U.S.-Israeli relations, EU-Israeli relations and the peace process.

Before joining Haaretz, Barak Ravid worked for two years for Maariv daily newspaper, spending a year covering the Palestinian Authority and a year as a diplomatic correspondent.

Ravid has a BA in the history of the Middle East from the University of Tel Aviv. He served for six years as an officer in the Israel Defense Forces, and concluded his service with the rank of captain. He and his wife live in Tel Aviv.

 

Latest Articles by Barak Ravid
Iranian hurt in attempted terror attack in Bangkok

Findings from Thai security forces indicate Israelis were targets.

with Amos Harel 0 comments
Thailand terror - AFP - February 14, 2012
U.S. condemns Thailand terror attack, hints at Iran 'fingerprints'

State Department spokeswoman stops short of blaming Iran directly for Tuesday's botched attack in Bangkok, but says it comes on heels of other 'Iranian-linked' attacks.

with Natasha Mozgovaya and Reuters 13 comments
Bangkok bomb - Reuters - Feb. 14, 2012
Barak blames Iran for botched Thailand terror attack

Defense Minister responds to Tuesday's Bangkok explosions which wounded five; says attack prove that Iran, Hezbollah continue to operate in ways of terror.

with Reuters 12 comments
Thailand bombing - AP - Feb. 14, 2012
Suspected Iranian national maimed by own bomb in Bangkok

Senior Israeli official says Thai police believe incident was botched terror attack; five wounded in Bangkok after man reportedly tossed grenade into cab after driver refused to take him.

with Reuters 50 comments
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