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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.

Israeli reserve soldiers train on the Golan Heights before heading to the Gaza border, Oct. 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Giladi/Flash90.
Israel News
US ‘advising’ Israel to delay Gaza ground operation
The Biden administration reportedly wants to allow time for hostage negotiations and humanitarian aid.
Oct. 23, 2023
Joshua Marks
Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the border with Lebanon, Oct. 21, 2023. Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90.
Israel News
Hezbollah ‘dragging Lebanon into war,’ Israel warns
IDF thwarts attack from Lebanon • 14 more northern Israeli communities to be evacuated • Two terrorists killed at Gaza security fence • Israeli military ups preparations for Gaza ground offensive.
Oct. 22, 2023
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Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, Oct. 18, 2023. Photo by Atia Mohammed/Flash90.
Israel News
Egypt to open Rafah crossing for aid to Hamas-ruled Gaza
Families of Israelis held hostage by the Palestinian terror group accused Jerusalem of bowing to U.S. pressure.
Oct. 19, 2023
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Rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, Oct. 10, 2023. Photo by Atia Mohammed/Flash90.
Israel News
IDF repeats call to evacuate Gazans amid global pressure to provide aid
Israel says humanitarian aid will be sent to southern Gaza “if necessary” • Hamas preventing northern residents from fleeing south • Four IDF soldiers wounded in Hezbollah attack.
Oct. 18, 2023
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Israeli tanks in Metula, near the border with Lebanon, Oct. 11, 2023. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.
Israel News
Hezbollah missile wounds three in Metula
The IDF responded by shelling the source of the attack in Lebanon.
Oct. 17, 2023
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Soldiers of the IDF Golani Brigade during an exercise. Credit: Israel Defense Forces.
Israel News
Israel denies humanitarian ceasefire as IDF ground op looms
Dozens of Hamas command centers and rocket-launching sites have been eliminated by Israel in the past 24 hours.
Oct. 16, 2023
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Smoke rises after Israeli air strikes in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, Oct. 14, 2023. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.
Israel News
IDF kills Hamas commander who led Oct. 7 massacre
U.S. moves second carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean • Sderot to be evacuated • Israel declares Lebanon border area a closed military zone.
Oct. 15, 2023
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Rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, Oct. 10, 2023. Photo by Atia Mohammed/Flash90.
Israel News
Israel girds for ‘long war’ as death toll from Hamas attack passes 1,300
The IDF has hit some 2,700 targets in the Strip, including 136 command centers and 40 underground facilities.
Oct. 12, 2023
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
U.S. News
Saudi crown prince: Israel normalization ‘getting closer every day’
Mohammed bin Salman dismissed reports Riyadh suspended U.S.-led normalization talks.
Sept. 21, 2023
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People rally in New York in solidarity with Israel and against rising antisemitism, May 23, 2021. Photo by Ron Adar/Shutterstock.
Israel News
Pro-Israel rally in NYC to counter anti-reformists hounding Netanyahu
“Somebody needs to get the message out that we American Jews support Israel and its democratically elected government.”
Sept. 20, 2023
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Palestinian security personnel block the entrance to the Samarian city of Nablus (Shechem), March 23, 2020. Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90.
Israel News
Gallant denies arms transfer to PA as MKs lash out on Oslo anniversary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the reports “fake news” after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned of “consequences” if reports regarding the transfer were true.
Sept. 13, 2023
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From left: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan at U.N. headquarters in New York City on Aug. 28, 2023. Photo by Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry.
Israel News
Gallant calls for ‘urgent UN intervention’ at Israel-Lebanon border
The Israeli defense minister conveyed the message to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres in New York City.
Aug. 29, 2023
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