Conflict between Israel and Iran: Trump calls for ceasefire
Barak Ravid, a renowned Israeli journalist and analyst, excels in foreign policy and Middle Eastern affairs. Currently, he represents Axios as a political reporter and a Middle East expert, providing insightful updates on foreign policy and the 2024 U.S. election. Apart from Axios, he also pens for Walla News in Israel, and authored the book, "Trump's Peace," focusing on American-Israeli diplomatic relations[1][3].
Born and bred in Kfar Saba, Israel, Barak earned his degree in Middle Eastern history from Tel Aviv University. Following his academic pursuit, he diplomatically served as an officer in the Israeli military’s prestigious Unit 8200 intelligence corps[5]. Kicking off his journalism career in 2007, he contributed as a political analyst for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, before moving on to Channel 13 as a news anchor and reporter[5]. He shed his skin from Channel 13 in 2020, and since then, has been associated with various international media outlets[5].
Barak has carved a niche for himself with his candid reporting and critically-acclaimed analysis. In 2014, he joined the ranks of reservists from Unit 8200 in protesting activities that they believed escalated military control over occupied territories, and continued his reserve duty till March 2023[5]. In April 2024, he was honored with the White House Correspondents’ Association Award, an accolade bestowed by none other than President Joe Biden[5].
Barak's journalistic oven is fueled by his passion for the intertwining realms of Israeli, regional, and international politics. Fluent in both Hebrew and English, he continues to lend his voice to both English and Hebrew media outlets, maintaining his influential presence in the world of journalism.
- Barak Ravid, a Middle East expert and political reporter at Axios, has been covering news about war-and-conflicts, politics, and general-news, providing updated insights into foreign policy and the 2024 U.S. election.
- In 2024, Barak Ravid was recognized with the White House Correspondents’ Association Award for his exceptional reporting on a wide range of topics, including Middle Eastern affairs, politics, and news.
