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Joshua Marks

Joshua Marks is a news editor on the Jerusalem desk at JNS.org, where he covers Jewish affairs, the Middle East and global news. He is an experienced journalist who has written and produced content for major media outlets in both the United States and Israel.

Israeli forces seize explosives and weapons during counterterror operations across Judea and Samaria targeting terror infrastructure and suspects, May 2025. Credit: IDF.
Israel News
IDF dismantles explosives lab, arrests 18 in counterterror ops
Israeli security forces uncovered over 200 bombs in Tulkarm and detained suspects across Judea and Samaria.
May. 14, 2025
Joshua Marks
A bus sits inside a crater following an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 13, 2025. Photo by AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
IDF targets Hamas military chief Mohammed Sinwar in Gaza
A bunker-busting airstrike hit a Hamas command center under the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, where Sinwar was reportedly leading operations.
May. 14, 2025
Joshua Marks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem on May 11, 2025. Photo by Kobi Gideon/GPO.
Israel News
Netanyahu meets German FM as Herzog departs for Berlin
The Israeli prime minister welcomed Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Jerusalem, while the president headed to the German capital for a state visit marking 60 years of diplomatic ties.
May. 12, 2025
Joshua Marks
Asaf Cafri
Israel News
Holocaust survivor dies after great-grandson KIA in Gaza
Magda Baratz, 96, passed away while mourning IDF reservist Asaf Cafri, who was killed by a Hamas sniper in Beit Hanoun.
May. 11, 2025
Joshua Marks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informs the Feldman family in Tel Aviv of the return of Sgt. First Class Tzvika Feldman’s remains, 43 years after he went missing in the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub. Photo by Kobi Gideon/GPO.
Israel News
Israel recovers body of soldier missing since 1982
Tzvi Feldman’s remains were returned in a joint Mossad-IDF op; Netanyahu vowed to continue efforts to bring back all Israeli MIAs.
May. 11, 2025
Joshua Marks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas enter the hall during their meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on May 10, 2025. Photo by Contributor/Getty Images.
Israel News
Abbas meets Putin in Moscow, demands Gaza ceasefire
The Palestinian leader demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, an end to Israeli military operations in Judea and Samaria, and for unrestricted entry of food, water, medicine and fuel into Gaza.
May. 11, 2025
Joshua Marks
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (right) sits for the signing ceremony of his book "The Power of Negotiation," in the presence of Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi (second from left), at the Muscat International Book Fair on April 25, 2025. Photo by Haitham al-Shukairi/AFP via Getty Images.
U.S. News
US, Iran hold ‘difficult’ nuclear talks in Oman, Tehran says
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff outlines strict conditions as Tehran vows not to surrender nuclear rights.
May. 11, 2025
Joshua Marks
This picture taken from the Marjayoun area shows smoke billowing from the site of Israeli airstrikes on the hills of Nabatieh in Southern Lebanon, May 8, 2025. Photo by Rabih Daher/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
IAF strikes Hezbollah site in southeast Lebanon
Air Force targets terrorist infrastructure near Beaufort Castle, warning the Iranian proxy against rebuilding.
May. 8, 2025
Joshua Marks
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir meets with commanders in the Gaza Division on May 7, 2025, ahead of the launch of Phase B of the ground operation. Credit: IDF.
Israel News
IDF chief announces next phase of Gaza operation
“This is a battle for spirit and determination,” says Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir during Gaza visit.
May. 8, 2025
Joshua Marks
From left: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir at the Air Force Command Center in the Kirya during Israel’s strike on Houthi targets in Yemen, May 5, 2025. Credit: Ma'ayan Toaf/GPO.
Israel News
Katz warns Iran, Houthis: Israel will strike with full force
The rebel militia “will absorb heavy blows” if attacks continue, and Israel holds Tehran directly responsible for arming and directing its terror proxy forces, said the Israeli defense minister.
May. 8, 2025
Joshua Marks, Amelie Botbol
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung welcomes an Israeli Knesset delegation led by MK Ohad Tal (left) in Taipei, May 6, 2025. Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taiwan).
Israel News
Israeli lawmakers meet Taiwan’s VP, FM in landmark diplomatic visit
A bipartisan Knesset delegation led by MK Ohad Tal strengthens ties with Taipei, following Taiwan’s solidarity after Oct. 7 attacks.
May. 7, 2025
Joshua Marks
Tulkarem
Israel News
IDF tears down buildings in Samaria camps to foil ‘reestablishment of terrorist activity’
The decision to demolish the row of homes was “based on operational necessity and was made only after considering alternative options,” the Israeli military said.
May. 7, 2025
Joshua Marks, Akiva Van Koningsveld
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