Barak Ravid
Barak Ravid is a political reporter and Middle East expert for Axios covering foreign policy and the 2024 election. He also writes for Walla News in Israel and is the author of "Trump's Peace." emailbarak.ravid@axios.com Ravid has extensive experience covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, U.S.-Middle East relations, and American politics. He previously served as the diplomatic correspondent for Walla! News in Israel and as a political reporter for Haaretz newspaper. In addition to his reporting, Ravid is a frequent commentator on television and radio programs in both the United States and Israel. He has also been published in The Atlantic, The Forward, and The Times of Israel. Ravid graduated from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem with a degree in political science and public administration.
Biography:
https://www.axios.com/authors/Barak_Ravid
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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- An IDF official told reporters in a briefing that Hezbollah fired a rocket with an unusually large warhead in retaliation for an Israeli strike earlier on Saturday that killed four members of the Lebanese militant group.
- A U.S. official said the U.S. assessment is that the rocket was fired by Hezbollah.
- Once in the room, he told Netanyahu the accusations in the video were both inaccurate and out of line.
- What happened today could be the trigger we have been worried about and tried to avoid for 10 months.
Conflicts of Interest
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- Israel presented Egypt with a plan to reopen the Rafah crossing with Palestinian representatives and UN personnel under Israeli supervision and military protection.
- The Biden administration repeatedly pressed Egypt over the last two weeks to resume the delivery of aid trucks, with many U.S. officials expressing frustration about the Sisi government’s behavior.
- The main goal of the plan was to remove Hamas from involvement in the Rafah crossing.
Contradictions
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- Israeli officials have grown concerned that the ICC is preparing to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Israel Defense Forces chief of staff Herzi Halevi.
- The Biden administration has presented new language for parts of the proposed hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas to bridge the gaps between them.
- The ceasefire would involve Hamas releasing all hostages, but for Israel’s war on Gaza to end, Hamas must be destroyed according to Netanyahu.
Deceptions
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Examples:
- Once in the room, he told Netanyahu the accusations in the video were both inaccurate and out of line.
- The Biden administration has presented new language for parts of the proposed hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas to bridge the gaps between them.
- What happened today could be the trigger we have been worried about and tried to avoid for 10 months.
Recent Articles
Israeli Military Bases Breached Amid Allegations of Detainee Abuse: Sde Teiman and Beit Lid
Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024Far-right lawmakers and protesters breached Sde Teiman and Beit Lid military bases in Israel on July 29, 2024, following investigations into alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman. Previous CNN reports detailed widespread abuse at the facility, including blindfolding, extreme physical restraint, and prolonged handcuffing leading to severe injuries. Human rights groups have long claimed such conditions are commonplace in the Israeli penal system. 
Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Escalate: At Least 15 Killed in Golan Heights and Gaza, Hezbollah Denies Responsibility
Broke On: Saturday, 27 July 2024In the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, a rocket attack killed 12 people, including children, and was blamed on Hezbollah by the Israeli military. On the same day, an Israeli strike hit a school in Gaza, killing 30 and wounding over 100. These incidents have increased tensions between Israel and its neighbors, particularly Hezbollah. The UN called for an immediate ceasefire. 
Biden Administration Pushes for Three-Phase Hostage Deal Amidst Israeli and Hamas Negotiation Impasse
Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024The Biden administration is working to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas in a proposed hostage and ceasefire deal, aiming for the release of all remaining hostages and sustainable calm in Gaza. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu seeks a partial deal. Negotiations on Article 8, which covers Israel-Hamas talks during the first stage of the deal, are obstructed due to disagreements over focus areas: Hamas insists on prisoner exchange while Israel wants to discuss demilitarization and other issues. The nearly nine-month conflict has resulted in over 37,000 Palestinian deaths and injuries. Israeli PM Accuses Biden Administration of Withholding Military Support, Denied by White House
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Biden administration of withholding military support during Israel's conflict with Hamas, but White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Secretary of State Antony Blinken denied these claims. Netanyahu claimed the U.S. sought to lift restrictions on certain arms deliveries, but only one shipment of heavy bombs had been paused due to concerns over civilian casualties in densely populated areas. Despite denials, Netanyahu continued pressuring the U.S for military support, while both sides in the Gaza conflict have been accused of human rights violations and civilian casualties. 
Israeli PM Accuses Biden Administration of Withholding Weapons: Ongoing Tensions Over Military Aid and Gaza Conflict
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticizes the Biden administration for withholding a shipment of bombs to Israel, amidst ongoing tensions over military aid and handling of the Gaza conflict. The US, Israel's biggest weapons supplier, is reviewing concerns over bomb use in urban areas. Netanyahu faces internal criticism and plans to move forward with a $18bn arms sale. 
Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Escalate: Biden Administration Expresses Concern Over Potential War After Israeli Airstrikes Kill Senior Hezbollah Commander
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon escalate, leading to concerns of a potential war. The Biden administration is working to prevent it after an Israeli airstrike killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Taleb Sami Abdullah, and targeted a command center. Netanyahu threatens full-scale war if attacks continue; conflicting reports on casualties complicate efforts for peace. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Hamas Responds to Proposed Deal, Prioritizing Palestinian Interests
Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024In a potential turning point in the Israel-Hamas conflict, both sides have responded to a proposed ceasefire deal. Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad prioritized Palestinian interests and called for an end to hostilities. The US-backed plan includes a six-week initial ceasefire that could become permanent, but Hamas seeks assurances about war termination and Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. Israeli PM Netanyahu is committed, but far-right cabinet members threaten to quit. The world awaits Hamas' decision after over a year of conflict causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Israel and Hamas: Conditions for a Permanent Ceasefire
Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024Israeli PM Netanyahu demands Hamas disarms militarily and politically for permanent ceasefire in Gaza conflict. 
At Least 100 Palestinian Civilians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Strip Shelters: International Community Condemns Attacks
Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024At least 110 Palestinian civilians, including women and children, have been killed in recent Israeli airstrikes on designated safe zones for displaced people in Rafah and other areas of the Gaza Strip. The attacks on Tal al-Sultan, Jabalia, Nuseirat, and Gaza City resulted in widespread condemnation from the international community for targeting civilians. 
Egypt, Israel Agree to Allow Humanitarian Aid into Gaza: A Step Towards Alleviating the Crisis
Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024Egypt and Israel reach deal to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing, alleviating crisis for 1.1 million Palestinians facing catastrophic hunger and potential famine.
