Barak Ravid

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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.

Articles by Barak Ravid:

Gershon Baskin plays a critical role in the release of Gilad Shalit

Posted on: 14 Oct 2011

Gershon Baskin persisted in contacts with Hamas when official envoys failed to secure the release of Gilad Shalit.

The Israeli academic who played a critical role in the Shalit deal

Posted on: 14 Oct 2011

Gershon Baskin persisted in contacts with Hamas when official envoys failed.