He has previously lived in the Middle East for 9 years, covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Arab Spring, and the civil wars in Libya and Syria.
Since 2017, he’s been based in the United States, covering the White House, immigration, environment, and trade, while frequently traveling to cover stories in Latin America.
He speaks fluent Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and varying levels of German, Hebrew, and Chinese. Aside from languages and story-telling, he also has a passion for exploring food and music in different corners of the world.
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