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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.

Palestinian Woman in Destroyed Gaza Strip
Israel News
Arab leaders in Riyadh discuss alternatives to Trump’s Gaza plan
The Saudi summit focused on an Egyptian proposal for the war-torn coastal enclave.
Feb. 24, 2025
Joshua Marks
Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas (second left) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (right) in Jerusalem, Nov. 17, 2008. Photo by Thaer Ganaim/Palestinian Press Office via Getty Images.
Israel News
Olmert’s 2008 Palestinian state map revealed for first time
Rejected by Abbas, it would have ceded more than 94% of Judea and Samaria.
Feb. 24, 2025
Joshua Marks
Hamas Hands Over Hostages From Gaza
Israel News
US supports Israel’s hold on prisoner swap, citing Hamas’ ‘barbaric’ actions
U.S. President Trump is ready to back Jerusalem in “whatever course of action it chooses regarding” the Gaza-based terrorist group.
Feb. 24, 2025
Joshua Marks
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters prior to departing the White House on Feb. 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images.
Israel News
Trump criticizes hostage return, calls Gaza situation ‘disgraceful’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “just so angry, and he should be,” the U.S. president told reporters.
Feb. 23, 2025
Joshua Marks
IDF Tanks Near Lebanon
Israel News
IDF deploys tanks near Jenin for first time since 2002
The Israeli military is intensifying counter-terror operations in northern Samaria following Thursday’s failed bus bombings near Tel Aviv.
Feb. 23, 2025
Joshua Marks
Al-Qassam Brigades terrorists stand guard while Palestinians wait for the handover of the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Khan Yunis, the Gaza Strip, Feb. 20, 2025. Photo by Saeed Mohammed/Flash90.
Israel News
1996 bus bomber, freed in ceasefire deal, seen at Hamas ceremony
Convicted terrorist Mohamed Abu Warda was reportedly present at the event in southern Gaza for the handover of Israeli hostage remains.
Feb. 20, 2025
Joshua Marks
The scene of an ax attack in Jerusalem's Old City on Feb. 19, 2025. Credit: United Hatzalah.
Israel News
Jerusalem ax attack: Manhunt underway after woman assaulted
The motive for the assault has not yet been determined.
Feb. 20, 2025
Joshua Marks
Syrian U.S.-based rabbi Joseph Hamra (center) visits the Al-Franj Synagogue in the Jewish quarter in Old Damascus' Bab Sharqi neighborhood with his son Henry (left) and Rabbi Asher Lopatin, the director of Community Relations of Ann Arbor, Michigan's Jewish Federation, during a visit from the United States on Feb. 18, 2025. Photo by Louai Beshara/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
First Jewish delegation in 33 years visits Damascus
The group, which included prominent Syrian Jewish leaders, urged the new regime to preserve heritage sites.
Feb. 19, 2025
Joshua Marks
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, left, speaks with former Israeli hostage Ohad Ben Ami in Jerusalem on Feb. 17, 2025. Photo by Koby Gideon/GPO.
Israel News
Herzog, freed hostage Ben Ami urge continued efforts for captives’ return
“We must keep fighting for those still held in Gaza,” said Ohad Ben Ami, who spent 491 days in Hamas captivity.
Feb. 17, 2025
Joshua Marks
Eyal Zamir, next IDF chief of staff seen outside his home in Ramot HaShavim, Jan. 2, 2025. Photo by Flash90.
Israel News
New era for IDF leadership: Eyal Zamir confirmed as chief of staff
“I expect from Eyal Zamir, during his service, and perhaps very soon, that we will see ... major achievements, which will change not only the status of Israel but the face of the entire Middle East,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Feb. 17, 2025
Joshua Marks
Israeli Defense Ministry personnel coordinate the arrival of U.S. MK-84 heavy bombs to the Port of Ashdod on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo credit: Israel Ministry of Defense.
Israel News
Israel receives heavy bomb shipment in joint US operation
The munitions shipment “serves as further evidence of the strong alliance between Israel and the United States,” said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Feb. 16, 2025
Joshua Marks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during a joint press conference in Jerusalem on Feb. 16, 2025. Photo by Kobi Gideon / GPO.
Israel News
Israel in ‘full cooperation’ with Trump, say Netanyahu, Rubio
“We have a shared strategy, which cannot always be detailed to the public—including when the gates of hell will open.”
Feb. 16, 2025
Joshua Marks
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