Steve Sweeney is in the news due to coverage around Israeli strikes near Lebanon and ongoing hostilities; he’s a veteran journalist reporting on Middle East crises.
Israeli forces targeted areas near the Litani River in southern Lebanon, striking bridges used by Hezbollah. RT journalists reporting from the scene were injured in the attack, which Israel claims was a warning to Hezbollah. Russia condemned the strike, calling for an investigation. The conflict continues with ongoing rocket fire and military operations.