Steve Sweeney

Steve Sweeney is the Lebanon bureau chief for RT (formerly Russia Today), a Russian state broadcaster. He is currently newsworthy because he and his cameraman narrowly survived a missile strike that occurred just feet away from them while he was reporting live from southern Lebanon. Footage of the incident, which has been verified by the BBC, shows the missile landing close to Sweeney during his broadcast. RT reported that Sweeney and his cameraman are being treated in hospital after the incident. The event highlights the dangers faced by journalists reporting from conflict zones and underscores the ongoing tensions and Israeli military actions in the region. The incident's verification by a reputable source like the BBC adds to its significance and credibility.