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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.

Hostages, Tamir Nimrodi
Israel News
Netanyahu holds calls with mothers of Gaza hostages
The Israeli prime minister told them “intense negotiations” are taking place and reiterated his commitment to freeing all of the captives.
Apr. 15, 2025
Joshua Marks
Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends the swearing-in ceremony for 35 judges at his official residence in Jerusalem on April 10, 2025. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
Israel News
In Passover message, Herzog urges immediate release of hostages
The Israeli president visited the family of twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, who were abducted by Hamas terrorists from Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Oct. 7.
Apr. 15, 2025
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Israeli soldiers operating in Beit Lahia, the northern Gaza Strip, on Nov. 28, 2024. Photo by Oren Cohen/Flash90.
Israel News
IDF: Hamas terrorist involved in Oct. 7, hostage ceremonies killed
Hamza Asafah, who took part in the massacre and staged release events, was slain in a precision airstrike in central Gaza two weeks ago.
Apr. 15, 2025
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An Israeli soldier during recent combat operations in the Gaza Strip, in an image published on April 12, 2025. Credit: IDF.
Israel News
Thousands of IDF soldiers reaffirm unconditional service
“We are Zionists, we love Israel and serve in active regular or reserve duty service in the IDF. We do not condition our military service on anything.”
Apr. 14, 2025
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E.U. foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa during a press conference following their meeting in Ramallah on March 24, 2025. Photo by Nasser/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
EU unveils $1.8b in aid for Palestinian Authority
The funding is conditioned on governance reforms, aims to boost the P.A. role in Gaza following the current Israel-Hamas war.
Apr. 14, 2025
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Israeli soldiers seen during recent operational activity in the Gaza Strip in an image published on April 13, 2025. Credit: IDF.
Israel News
Israel expands Gaza buffer zone amid Passover offensive
Defense minister: “The main goal is to exert heavy pressure on Hamas for it to return to the framework of a hostage release.”
Apr. 14, 2025
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Netanyahu
Israel News
Netanyahu, IDF chief reaffirm commitment to returning captives
Calls with the families of Eitan Mor and Edan Alexander underscore Israel’s continued efforts to free the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Apr. 14, 2025
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Hapoel Tel Aviv players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Gran Canaria in the EuroCup final in the Gran Canaria Arena, Spain, April 12, 2025. Photo by Flash90.
Israel News
Hapoel Tel Aviv clinches first EuroCup title
With the win, the team secured promotion to next season’s EuroLeague.
Apr. 14, 2025
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A man reads a newspaper in Tehran, with the front page featuring the Iran-U.S. talks on the Iranian nuclear program set to begin in Oman on the same day, April 12, 2025. Photo by Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images.
U.S. News
Rome on deck as US-Iran talks resume in Oman
Initial meeting “positive,” says White House; Iranian economy teeters while enrichment nears weapons-grade.
Apr. 14, 2025
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Israel Border Police officers visit the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, March 7, 2024. Photo by Jamal Awad/Flash90.
Israel News
Galilee men charged with plotting attack on Temple Mount
Prosecutors say the suspects planned a Ramadan attack on security forces.
Apr. 11, 2025
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A Palestinian masked child holds a rifle as he stands between two Hamas militants at the site where the bodies of four Israeli hostages were handed over to the Red Cross in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza on Feb. 20, 2025. Photo by Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Hamas urges UK to lift terror designation
The Palestinian group filed a legal petition, calling the label politically biased and unjust.
Apr. 10, 2025
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Zamir, IDF
Israel News
IDF chief exhorts troops to defeat Hamas’s Rafah Brigade
“With Passover approaching—the holiday of freedom—our mission here is clear and just: the return of all our hostages, victory, and the dismantling of Hamas,” said Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
Apr. 9, 2025
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