Yannis Behrakis

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Position: Chief Photographer, Israel and the Palestinian Territories

I have been a photojournalist with Reuters for the last twenty years during which I have covered conflicts around the globe, major sporting events and a lot more besides. I am currently Chief Photographer in Israel and the Palestinian Territories leading a team of 20 talented photographers and editors across the region.

Articles

Israeli police, Arabs clash near Jerusalem mosque October 25, 04:59pm EDT

* Police, Arab youths clash at flashpoint Jerusalem mosque * At least 21 hurt * Area was scene of similar trouble a month ago (Updates stabbing, paragraph 5) By Allyn Fisher-Ilan JERUSALEM, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Israeli police stormed Jerusalem's al-Aqsa ... Full Article

Israeli troops head out of devastated Gaza

Hamas, Israel hold fire; Gazans reel at war's toll

Hamas and Israel separately announce Gaza ceasefire

Blog Posts

Education for the blind

Blind Palestinian children attend special schools in East Jerusalem, Ramallah and Gaza. Full Article

Photo highlights from the Holy Land

Click below to view a multimedia presentation by Sharon Perry showcasing some of the best Reuters images from Israel and the Palestinian Territories during the week of August 24-31, 2009 Full Article | Comments [3]

Tunnel smugglers in Gaza

When you walk inside the border area between Gaza Strip and Egypt, the first thing you see are hundreds of tunnels, used by smugglers to bring goods into the Gaza Strip. Building any tunnel is a hard task that requires precise care. Tunnel smugglers need to supply the underground passageway with electricity, air and a telecommunications unit. Full Article | Comments [6]

Dead Sea Wonder

Photo Tales from the Holyland

In Bilin...every Friday | Comments [2]

The saddest day in Jewish history | Comments [1]