@johnrayitv

Africa, Middle East, China, Diplomatic Correspondent as was. These days go anywhere for ITV News.

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Joined February 2011
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Standing there, in a room in parliament, watching a TV, transfixed as the towers spewed smoke and flames, it crossed our minds that planes were coming here too. My colleague Jo Andrews said “this is the story we will cover for years” Quarter of a century on, she is still right.
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Tracer fire into into the night sky over Beirut as the 10 day ceasefire comes into force
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Barak Ravid
@BarakRavidApr 16
🚨🚨Trump on Truth Social: I just had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel. These two Leaders have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE at 5 P.M. EST. On Tuesday, the two Countries met for the first time in 34 years here in Washington, D.C., with our Great Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. I have directed Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Rubio, together with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Razin' Caine, to work with Israel and Lebanon to achieve a Lasting PEACE. It has been my Honor to solve 9 Wars across the World, and this will be my 10th, so let's, GET IT DONE!
Barak Ravid
@BarakRavidApr 16
🇺🇸🇮🇱🇱🇧Trump speaks with Lebanese president amid Israel ceasefire push. @DavidLawler10 and I report for @axios axios.com/2026/04/16/lebanon…

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

The ceasefire proposal is politically sensitive for Netanyahu, but could help Trump reach a peace deal with Iran.

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Looks like we are inching towards an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. It can’t come soon enough for the people of Lebanon.
Barak Ravid
@BarakRavidApr 16
The Lebanese presidency confirmed a call took place. The statement said Aoun thanked Trump for pushing for a ceasefire, and Trump committed to "fulfilling the Lebanese request for a ceasefire as soon as possible״
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Israeli sources saying they haven’t accepted any ceasefire deal. Watch this space.
John Ray@johnrayitvApr 15
Pro Iran Lebanese tv reporting a possible ceasefore between Hezbollah and Israel, starting tonight. Pressure from the US. Nothing official from Hezbollah.
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Pro Iran Lebanese tv reporting a possible ceasefore between Hezbollah and Israel, starting tonight. Pressure from the US. Nothing official from Hezbollah.
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Israel says its on 'same side of equation' as Lebanon after historic peace talks. But has anyone factored in Hezbollah? itv.com/watch/news/israel-an… via @ITVX

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks in Washington as strikes on Lebanese cities continue -...

Watch the latest from ITV News - Israel and Lebanon have held talks for the first time in three decades to end Hezbollah's influence in the region, as strikes continue in Lebanon.

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Talks in which the israeli government has no apparent desire for a ceasefire and the Lebanese govt is unable to deliver a truce from Hezbollah - which has rejected the talks already.
John Ray@johnrayitvApr 14
Heading into southern Lebanon where the yellow and green emblem of Hezbollah outnumbers the national flag, as thousands of miles away in Washington DC rare face to face ‘peace talks’ are scheduled to start ….
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Heading into southern Lebanon where the yellow and green emblem of Hezbollah outnumbers the national flag, as thousands of miles away in Washington DC rare face to face ‘peace talks’ are scheduled to start ….
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I get that this is an unpopular view but: We need more journalists & fewer pundits. We need more original reporting & fewer hot takes riffing off the news. We don't have this because reporting takes work and is difficult & pontificating on YouTube is lazy & easy.
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tom bradby
@tombradbyMar 20
This is the incredible story for Reporting History of how @johnrayitv and his team were under fire, then held hostage in Libya. It's absolutely riveting. Please do watch. You won't regret it. youtu.be/Xq2SvOM7LXw
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What being held hostage in Libya taught me about war | ITV News itv.com/news/2026-03-20/what…

What being held hostage in Libya taught me about war | ITV News

ITV News Correspondent John Ray tells the full story of being held hostage and accused of being a spy by Muammar Gaddafi's forces in the Libyan civil war. | ITV National News

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I recoil from most reporters’ war stories - it’s never about us. But here’s a tale of near disaster to show how far we go to get the facts - and how easily it can all go wrong. #reportinghistory with @tombradby @itvnews youtu.be/Xq2SvOM7LXw
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First world problems, I know, but important none the less as anyone with kids armed with smart phones and the internet will know. thetimes.com/life-style/pare…

Three children, one week, no internet — the battle I wasn’t expecting

When ITV correspondent John Ray received a panicked call from his son that the wi-fi was down, it marked the start of an unplanned digital detox

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ITV News
@itvnewsMar 14
Is Dubai safe? The view from the ground itv.com/news/2026-03-14/is-d…

Is Dubai safe? The view from the ground | ITV News

Dubai’s modern wealth was built on its reputation as a safe haven for tourists and expats. The war with Iran has shattered that image. | ITV National News

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Very loud bang from apparent intercept over Dubai just now while civilian planes pass high over head. President of UAE has told local media; ‘ we are not an easy target’.
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Reports that the US consulate in Dubai has been targeted. Social media pictures show fire and smoke rising. Follows Iranian strike on US Embassy in Saudi overnight.
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Just watched an UAE warplane and air defences active over Dubai again just now. Big thump and at least two interceptors streaking into the sky. Seem to have been successful.
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We can hear - mostly distant - thuds and bangs in the sky over Dubai again tonight. UAE defences said to be working hard to intercept another Iran barrage. At some stage Gulf states will have to decide whether to hit back.
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