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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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel News
In the battle against antisemitism, ‘If we fight, we win,’ Netanyahu says
At the Second International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem, the Israeli leader urged governments to confront Jew-hatred as an assault on our “common civilization.”
Jan. 27, 2026
Joshua Marks
Israeli comedian Guy Hochman speaks at the Israeli-American Council National Summit at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Fla., Jan. 17, 2026. Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images.
Israel News
Beverly Hills theater backtracks on ban of Israeli comedian
The Fine Arts Theatre’s president apologizes for canceling Guy Hochman and says he hopes the show can be safely rescheduled.
Jan. 25, 2026
Joshua Marks
A division in progress in the House of Representatives at Parliament House on Jan. 20, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalled parliament early, with a number of key pieces of legislation on the agenda, including the tightening of gun control laws. Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images.
Antisemitism
Australian Jewish groups welcome hate-crime laws after Bondi attack
The new legislation draws strong support from major Jewish bodies for tackling antisemitism, but the Australian Jewish Association warns it was rushed and threatens free speech.
Jan. 21, 2026
Joshua Marks
A sign of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is seen at the Congress Centre on its opening day in Davos on Jan. 19, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Coffrinni / AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Iranian FM blasts WEF over Davos ban, blaming Israel for move
Abbas Araghchi lashes out at the World Economic Forum for canceling his appearance at the Swiss conference over Tehran’s deadly crackdown on protesters.
Jan. 20, 2026
Joshua Marks
People sing and shout during a rally in New York in support of the Iranian people on Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images.
U.S. News
Iranian president: Strike on Khamenei ‘tantamount to all‑out war’
Masoud Pezeshkian blamed sanctions by the United States and its allies for the “hardship and difficulties” Iranians are facing.
Jan. 19, 2026
Joshua Marks
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi holds a press conference in Paris on June 23, 2025. Photo by Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Pahlavi’s vision for ‘free Iran': Israel recognition, no nukes
The exiled crown prince outlined a post-Islamist, pro-Western future for the country.
Jan. 15, 2026
Joshua Marks
Jewish priests (Kohanim) practice in rituals on an altar built to the original dimensions of the Temple altar according to Jewish tradition, at the Letchila Haredi Farm near Ma’ale Adumim, in Judea and Samaria, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
Feature
Priestly and Levite guilds prepare for Temple revival
A fast-growing network rooted in hereditary priestly families is turning ancient roles into modern professional communities, with prayer and hands-on training.
Jan. 14, 2026
Joshua Marks
Protesters burn images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally held in solidarity with Iran's uprising, organized by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, on Whitehall in central London on Jan. 11, 2026. Photo by Carlos Jasso/AFP via Getty Images.
U.S. News
US urges citizens to leave Iran amid escalating unrest
IDF says it is on high alert, prepared for surprise scenarios, but stresses Iran’s protests are an internal matter and urges the public not to spread rumors.
Jan. 13, 2026
Joshua Marks
Khamenei, Iran
U.S. News
Trump weighs action as Iran protest toll soars
A total of 483 demonstrators confirmed dead, another 579 reported slain under investigation, human rights group says.
Jan. 12, 2026
Joshua Marks
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun speaks at the JNS Visionary Leadership Assembly in New York City on Sept. 28, 2025, sharing how Jewish identity guides his work as U.S. special envoy–designate to combat antisemitism. Credit: JNS.
U.S. News
Trump wants ‘full transparency’ from Bondi terror attack inquiry
Antisemitism envoy says U.S. is watching Australia’s royal commission amid concern over PM Albanese’s past pro-Palestinian activism and delayed action.
Jan. 11, 2026
Joshua Marks
A man carries a Hezbollah flag in front of an army personnel carrier in the southern Lebanese border town of Aitaroun, as residents return following the pullout of Israeli troops and the deployment of the Lebanese army, on Feb. 2, 2025. Photo by Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Lebanese army claims first phase of Hezbollah disarmament complete
The military said it has completed the first stage of a five-phase plan to remove weapons from all non-state armed groups.
Jan. 8, 2026
Joshua Marks
Protesters in London gather with placards outside the gates of Downing Street during a rally organized by the Association of Anglo-Iranian Women in the United Kingdom in solidarity with the current protests in Iran, Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Brook Mitchell/AFP via Getty Images.
World News
Iran protests leave 36 dead, rights group says
The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency also reported that more than 2,000 people have been arrested as nationwide anti-regime demonstrations and strikes spread across the country.
Jan. 7, 2026
Joshua Marks
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