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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.

Israel published their names after receiving a list through mediators Qatar and Egypt, and after getting consent from their families.
“Terrorist activity in these sites is a clear violation of the understandings” between Jerusalem and Beirut.
His kibbutz announced his death, calling him the “beating heart of Kissufim.”
“If they don’t like Donald Trump’s plan, then it’s time for these countries in the region to step forward and offer their solution,” said the U.S. secretary of state.
“At some point, we are going to lose our patience” with Hamas, said the U.S. president • The United States is “committed to buying and owning” the coastal enclave.
The Israeli prime minister called U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to temporarily resettle Gazans while the coastal enclave is rebuilt as “the first fresh idea in years.”
The Israeli PM wrapped up a busy week meeting with senior administration officials, congressional and evangelical leaders, and Jewish students.
“It’s a remarkable idea and I think that it should be really pursued, examined, pursued and done, because I think it will create a different future for everyone.”
“Any ideas of this kind are capable of igniting the region,” said Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri.
The delegation is to hold discussions on continuing the Gaza ceasefire • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff held a “positive and friendly” meeting in Washington, D.C.
IDF forces eliminated the shooter following an exchange of fire.
Several operatives from Iran’s Lebanese proxy were killed, according to the IDF.