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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.

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One while flying from Palm Beach International Airport on Feb. 16, 2026 en route to Washington, DC. Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images.
U.S. News
Trump to be ‘indirectly’ involved in Iran nuclear negotiations
The president says Tehran does not want to face the consequences of not making a deal as a second round of talks opens in Geneva amid a U.S. military buildup.
Feb. 17, 2026
Joshua Marks
Former French international Patrick Vieira displays the paper slip for Israel during the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League league phase group B draw ceremony as part of the European soccer governing body’s 50th annual Ordinary Congress in Brussels on Feb. 12, 2026. Photo by Pau Barrena/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Israel to face Ireland in UEFA Nations League soccer matches
Dublin may move its October home match to a neutral venue over security concerns amid hostility to the Jewish state.
Feb. 15, 2026
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Protective service officers stand outside the torched Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne on Feb. 12, 2026. Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images.
Antisemitism
‘Death to Herzog’ graffiti found, visit to firebombed shul in Melbourne axed
The Israeli president’s planned visit to Adass Israel, the site of an Iranian-linked antisemitic arson attack, was canceled on his final day in Australia.
Feb. 12, 2026
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Herzog Albanese
Israel News
Herzog, Albanese pledge to reset Israel-Australia ties
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meet in Canberra after the Bondi terror attack, vowing to deepen ties and fight antisemitism.
Feb. 11, 2026
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A small boat loaded with merchandise sails past the St Kitt's and Nevis-flagged container ship Marsa Victory in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Khasab in Oman's northern Musandam peninsula on June 25, 2025. Photo by Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images.
U.S. News
Iran seals Isfahan tunnels as US issues Hormuz warning
Satellite images show the regime burying tunnel entrances at the nuclear complex amid American shipping cautions, heated rhetoric over protests and new nuclear talks with Washington.
Feb. 10, 2026
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pauses as he speaks during the 17th edition of the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha on Feb. 7, 2026. Photo by Karim Jaafar/AFP via Getty Images.
U.S. News
Tehran vows to keep enriching uranium despite US war threat
The American military buildup “does not scare us,” the Iranian foreign minister said.
Feb. 8, 2026
Joshua Marks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Security Cabinet Post-Iran Missile Attack
Israel News
Netanyahu convenes Security Cabinet on Iran crisis
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks resume as Trump and Vance vow Tehran will never obtain a nuclear weapon.
Feb. 5, 2026
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An Iranian Kurdish man in traditional dress walks past an anti-U.S. billboard in Tehran’s Valiasr Square on Feb. 4, 2026. Credit: AFP via Getty Images.
U.S. News
Trump, Iran edge toward nuclear-talks showdown
U.S.-Iran talks shift to Oman as Tehran demands bilateral format, Saudis warn they’ll match any Iranian bomb and Gulf incidents raise war fears.
Feb. 4, 2026
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Iranians walk past a billboard showing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with anti-U.S. rhetoric in Tehran on Jan. 27, 2026. Photo by Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Witkoff to visit Israel amid reports of renewed US-Iran talks
The U.S. special envoy to the Middle East is set to meet Netanyahu and IDF brass as Washington and Tehran signal a restart of nuclear negotiations.
Feb. 2, 2026
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A Hezbollah supporter holds a portrait of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a solidarity rally in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Jan. 26, 2026. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images.
U.S. News
Khamenei: An American attack will mean regional war
Meanwhile, Iran conducted missile tests on Saturday.
Feb. 1, 2026
Joshua Marks
Trump Billboard, IsraelPhoto by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
Israel News
Khamenei adviser warns of strike on Tel Aviv
Ali Shamkhani warns Tehran will hit “at the heart of Tel Aviv” if the U.S. launches any military action, as Trump sends carrier group to region.
Jan. 29, 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walks to his seat after speaking at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Netanyahu cautions Saudis on path to peace with Israel
The premier said Jerusalem is tracking Saudi shifts, calling on Riyadh and other states seeking normalization not to align with forces opposed to peace and the Jewish state’s legitimacy.
Jan. 28, 2026
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