In first, Israeli journalist appears on Lebanon's LBCI TV: What to know

Barak Ravid spoke to LBCI about his own interview with a senior Lebanese official recently, though Lebanon’s law criminalizing interactions with Israel remains on the books.

Adam Lucente

Jun 5, 2026

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The first Israeli journalist to appear on Lebanese television said on Friday he hopes his interview will pave the way for more normal interactions between the two countries amid the ongoing conflict. 

What happened: Barak Ravid, a correspondent for both Israel’s Channel 12 and the US news outlet Axios, spoke to LBCI anchor Toni Mrad on Friday. The interview focused on the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon and efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire. 

Speaking to Al-Monitor afterward, Ravid called his appearance a “meaningful step” that could help Israelis........

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