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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
Benjamin Netanyahu - Olivier Fitoussi
Netanyahu delays vote on bill to sanction illegal West Bank outposts

According to bill, Jewish neighborhoods built on land whose legal Palestinian owners didn't challenge the construction for 4 years would not be evacuated.

with Jonathan Lis 10 comments
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Netnayahu Obama May 2012
The Israelis who made it past the White House's well-guarded gates

The White House has released names of all the president's visitors over the past three years, from policy-makers to celebrities.

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IAEA Amano Vienna
Jerusalem doubts plan to monitor Iran's nukes

Israeli officials skeptical of emerging agreement between IAEA and Iran over supervision of Islamic Republic's nuclear program.

with Avi Issacharoff and Anshel Pfeffer 1 comments
Yukiya Amano Iran - AP - May 22, 2012
Israeli official downplays Iran nuclear deal with IAEA, citing past violations

IDF intelligence official says external pressure has not brought about change in Iran's nuclear policies.

with Jonathan Lis 35 comments
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Netanyahu during Jerusalem Day - AP - May 20, 2012
Netanyahu warns world powers not to let Iran 'push them around'

PM hardens stance on eve of nuclear talks; says Israel's position 'has not changed and will not change.'

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Amano Iran - May 21, 2012
Israel slams Western powers for ‘bowing down’ to Iran on nuclear program

While UN nuclear chief visits Tehran, Netanyahu says Western powers cannot show weakness or give in to Iran on its nuclear program.

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  • Israel inches closer to compromise on Iran uranium enrichment, officials say
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IAEA chief Yukiya Amano - AP - May 20, 2012
Israel inches closer to compromise on Iran uranium enrichment, officials say

Senior Israeli official says that publicly, Israel will continue to talk tough on Iran to make sure the six powers don't rush into an agreement with Tehran.

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  • UN nuclear chief begins talks with Iranian officials in Tehran
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Netanyahu during Jerusalem Day - AP - May 20, 2012
Netanyahu: Israel will continue to build Jerusalem and keep it united

Marking Jerusalem Day, PM says 'Israel without Jerusalem is like a body without a heart'; thousands of religious-Zionist youths march through the city and Arab neighborhoods.

with Nir Hasson 25 comments
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  • Palestinian attacks IDF soldier during Jerusalem Day event in West Bank
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Condoleezza Rice talking at the conference, Sunday, May 20, 2012.
Condoleezza Rice came to Israel to open doors, not provide headlines

Former U.S. Secretary of State visits Israel for first time since leaving her post; Rice meets with senior Israeli officials regarding her consulting firm that links U.S. companies with international officials.

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Avigdor Lieberman - Michal Fattal - 9.5.2012
Austria minister: Lieberman's presence in Israeli cabinet 'unbearable'

In an interview to Die Presse daily, Norbert Darabos says Israel directing attention at enemies such as Iran, Palestinians in order to avoid internal social issues.

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A Palestinian man throws a product from Jewish settlements in a fire in the West Bank.
Denmark to ban labeling West Bank products as 'Made in Israel', report says

Report comes after South Africa says only recognizes State of Israel within borders demarcated by UN in 1948; move is in line with U.K. recommendation from 2009.

with Amira Hass and Anshel Pfeffer 35 comments
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  • South Africa to ban labeling West Bank settlement products as 'made in Israel'
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Netanyahu TIME cover
Quality time with King Bibi

TIME magazine's cover story about Netanyahu would never be published by the Israeli media, because only U.S. journalists get to spend real quality time with the PM.

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  • TIME crowns Netanyahu as the 'king of Israel'
Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ex-Mossad chief to international community: Sanctions only way to halt Iran's nuclear program

In a Wall Street Journal article co-authored with former intelligence officials and former diplomats, Meir Dagan outlines four steps the international community should take to stop Tehran's nuclear program.

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Anti-Israel demonstrators in Tehran, May 15, 2012.
Israel ranked alongside Iran as one of countries with most negative global influence

Israel, Iran, Pakistan and North Korea were ranked most negatively by 24,000 people surveyed in an annual BBC poll.

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Ehud Barak in India 2006 (AP)
India turns down Barak request to make official visit

Defense Minister Ehud Barak sought to visit military expo in New Delhi to symbolize close Israel-India ties; request denied by Indian Defense Ministry due to domestic political sensitivities.

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Military Intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi
Israel's Military Intelligence chief visited U.S. for secret talks on Iran, Syria

Maj. Gen. Kochavi, warns against Hezbollah's increasing strength in south Lebanon, says he sees possibility for convincing Russian President Vladimir Putin to cooperate with the west against Assad.

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Yair Lapid with his friend Rostick.
Yair Lapid’s friend and bodyguard

It is not exactly clear why the journalist-turned-politician would need a personal bodyguard in some situations, although it turns out his bodyguard is first and foremost his friend.

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  • Not yet an MK, Yair Lapid already acting the part of Israel's prime minister
Saharonim - Eliyahu Hershkovitz
Israeli Foreign Ministry: International law allows deportation of South Sudan asylum seekers

Foreign Ministry says government should examine the situation of each of the 700 asylum seekers to ascertain whether their lives would be at risk if they were sent back.

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  • Following attack on migrant workers, Israeli aid group says receives anonymous threat
  • From asylum-seeker to community leader
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends an interview with Reuters in the West Bank, 8.5.12
Israel meets Abbas' request to release bodies of terrorists to Palestinian Authority

In meeting with Netanyahu's Envoy Isaac Molho, Abbas requests transfer of bodies; PM calls transfer a ‘show of faith.’

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Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran
Israel fears nuclear deal between Iran, world powers as Baghdad talks draw near

Israel fears ‘intermediate agreement’ between Islamic Republic and world powers on May 23 could cancel option of military strike.

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West Bank - AP - May 6, 2012
EU: Israel's policies in the West Bank endanger two-state solution

Foreign Ministers list settler violence, settlement expansion and house demolitions as detrimental to peace process; Israel says report is biased and one-sided.

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  • European Union to slam Israel's actions in West Bank
Vice Premier Shaul Mofaz, left, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Sunday’s cabinet meeting.
Netanyahu to Abbas: Israeli unity cabinet is a new opportunity for Mideast peace

Netanyahu’s letter to Abbas earlier this week included the first ever pledge by the PM, in an official document, to establish a Palestinian state in line with the two-state solution.

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  • Netanyahu's response to Abbas peace talks letter a non-starter, Palestinian officials say
  • Palestinian FM: Israel's new unity government won't aid peace process
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surrounded by members of his cabinet in the Knesset, May 9, 2012.
Most ministers oppose legalization of West Bank outpost

High Court of Justice gave the government until July 1 to demolish five homes built on Palestinian-owned land in the neighborhood, near Ramallah in the West Bank.

with Tomer Zarchin 4 comments
Meeting of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Saeb Erekat in Jerusalem, April 17, 2012.
European Union to slam Israel's actions in West Bank

Netanyahu envoy Isaac Molho delivers letter to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.

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  • Netanyahu envoy to deliver letter urging peace talk renewal to Palestinian Authority's Abbas
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Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon.
Vice PM Ya'alon: Kadima unity deal will undermine public trust in government

Vice PM and former IDF chief criticizes the Kadima-Likud deal that led to Israel's new governing coalition; also says that if strike on Iran becomes necessity, Israel should not lead it.

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