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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.

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Jan. 24, 2025. Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Trump says Mideast talks ‘progressing’ as Netanyahu arrives in DC
The Israeli premier was scheduled to meet with the president’s special envoy to the region Steve Witkoff ahead of his visit to the White House.
Feb. 3, 2025
Joshua Marks
Netanyahu to DC
Israel News
Netanyahu heads to DC for meeting with Trump
Key topics of discussion will be the future of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and the strategies to counter the Iranian threat.
Feb. 2, 2025
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Jenin
Israel News
Israel thwarts ‘imminent terrorist attack’ in northern Samaria
One of the terrorists killed in a series of strikes in Jenin and Qabatiya was released in the November 2023 Israel-Hamas ceasefire, according to the Israeli military.
Feb. 2, 2025
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Israel News
IDF strikes vehicle carrying Hezbollah terrorists in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah recently handed over control of a large underground compound near Tyre to the Lebanese Armed Forces, according to Arab media reports.
Jan. 29, 2025
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Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon speaks during a UN Security Council meeting concerning the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) at UN headquarters in New York City on Jan. 28, 2025. Photo by Yuki Iwamura/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Danon to UNSC: Israel’s UNRWA ban comes into force in 48 hours
The decision was driven by the agency’s “constant refusal to address the widespread infiltration of its ranks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.”
Jan. 28, 2025
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IDF in Jenin
Israel News
IDF kills two terrorists behind al-Funduq attack
The terrorists, who were associated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad, were killed in an exchange of fire with Israeli forces after barricading themselves in a building near Jenin • One IDF soldier was moderately wounded in the operation.
Jan. 23, 2025
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Photos hang at the entrance to the house of couple Arbel Yehud and Ariel Konio, who were kidnapped during the deadly Oct 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack and are held hostage in the Gaza Strip, Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, Dec. 5, 2024. Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images.
Israel News
Israel demands Arbel Yehud be among next wave of hostages released
The 29-year-old, among seven women set to be freed during the first part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas, is reportedly being held by a Salafi group affiliated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Jan. 23, 2025
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Israeli security forces at the scene of a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, Jan. 21, 2025. Photo by Itai Ron/Flash90.
Number of wounded in Tel Aviv attack rises to six, including US tourist
Ichilov Hospital announced that two more victims were admitted with minor injuries.
Jan. 22, 2025
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Israeli security forces at the scene of a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, Jan. 21, 2025. Photo by Itai Ron/Flash90.
News
Moroccan with US Green Card wounds 4 in Tel Aviv stabbing spree
Two of the victims were moderately wounded and two lightly wounded • The terrorist, who was shot and killed at the scene, had entered Israel as a tourist just days earlier, and may have had an accomplice.
Jan. 21, 2025
Joshua Marks, Akiva Van Koningsveld
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (second from right) arrive for a Cabinet meeting at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2024. Photo by Gil Cohen-Magen/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Netanyahu faces political crisis as Smotrich weighs coalition exit
The Religious Zionism Party convened to discuss its role in the government.
Jan. 16, 2025
Joshua Marks
Philadelphi Corridor, Egypt and Gaza
Israel News
Hamas deal: IDF withdrawals, release of over 1,000 terrorists
The agreement includes Israeli withdrawal from the Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border and the return of hundreds of thousands to northern Gaza.
Jan. 16, 2025
Joshua Marks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attend a Cabinet meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv on Jan. 7, 2024. Photo by Ronen Zvulun/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Smotrich sets conditions for staying in coalition if hostage deal approved
The Religious Zionism Party leader is demanding the dismantling of Hamas and renewed fighting in Gaza.
Jan. 15, 2025
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