Joanie Margulies

Joanie is a writer and Breaking News Desk Manager at The Jerusalem Post. She moved to Israel in December 2020 from New York, after living across the globe in places like Australia, Colombia, and Ghana. She holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication. When she’s not covering the breaking desk, she’s traveling to unique corners of the world, or she’s likely tending to the dogs of Tel Aviv (including her own). You can follow her work on Twitter and Instagram.

Hostage families stage a mock ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize with US President Donald Trump as recipient, September 2, 2025.

Families of hostages set up mock peace prize ceremony, urge Trump to seal Gaza deal

Captivity survivor Or Levy visited a home for children in the South African capital of Pretoria, where he met with dozens of orphaned children.

Ex-hostage Or Levy honors slain wife's legacy by meeting with orphans in South Africa

An olive press for production of oil in ritually pure conditions and an adjacent ritual bath (miqveh)

Israeli archaeologists unearth lavish 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate


Ancient human skull discovered in Greece rewrites human evolutionary timeline

Researchers from France, China, the UK, and Greece revealed that the Petralona cranium is at least 286,000 years old, placing it firmly in the Middle Pleistocene era.

The reconstructed skull of a man who died 12,000 years ago in what is now Vietnam.

Negev resident indicted for supporting ISIS, handing over illegal weapon

Alzana was arrested several weeks ago in a joint operation by the Shin Bet security service and the Southern District’s central investigative unit of the Israel Police.

The Southern District Prosecutor’s Office on Monday filed an indictment in the Be’er Sheva District Court against Islam Alzana, a 21-year-old resident of the Bedouin town of Lakiya.

Idan Shtivi, slain Gaza hostage retrieved by IDF, laid to rest in Tel Aviv

During her last goodbye, Shtivi's mother, Dalit, said: "On my birthday, he was recovered and returned to me - I'm sorry I didn't take care of you."

Hundreds attend the funeral procession of slain Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi, September 1, 2025

Netanyahu 'deliberately obstructed' Gaza hostage deal in cabinet, families charge

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum recently reported it had received evidence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is torpedoing a deal for an end to the war.

An illustrative photo of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with hostage posters in the background.

Ancient innovation uncovered: Some of the oldest lamp wicks in history found in Israel

The wicks, preserved in unusual circumstances, are a remarkable discovery given the moist Mediterranean climate, which typically causes organic materials to decompose.

A 4,000-year-old wick was discovered in its entirety in an  Israel Antiquities Authority excavation near Yehud.

A hero's legacy: Remembering fallen IDF soldier Shlomi Shrem's faith, love, sacrifice

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: An Efrat mother remembers her fallen soldier son as a 'soul that came down to earth with a purpose.'

‘HE WAS always looking out for others – his brothers, his friends, even complete strangers.’ The Shrem family during happier times.

Beyond the aisles: meet the woman behind the Kosher Trader Joe’s phenomenon

Shelley Atlas Serber started a simple Facebook group to help fellow shoppers find kosher products at the popular supermarket Trader Joe’s.

SERBER WENT on ‘The Jerusalem Post Podcast’ to discuss her journey creating content focused on her favorite grocery store.

Welcome home: First Nefesh B'Nefesh flight since Oct. 7 lands in Israel

This group of new immigrants joined more than 90,000 others who have made aliyah with the support of Nefesh B’Nefesh since 2002.

THE BASKIN family were among the first to deplane after touching down in their new home. Sigal, 17, and Liat, 12, are towered over by their brother, Itai, 15. Mom, Revital, waves to the camera as Dad, Joseph, accompanies his family down the stairs while smiles abound.

'Home is here': Art exhibition showcases undocumented children's stories amid release of new report

Heartfelt art exhibit soon to open in Tel Aviv, featuring the work of children facing the threat of deportation due to their status as the children of migrant workers in Israel.

Painting of the government complex build  with people protesting in front of it against the deportation of themselves, their families, or their friends.ing in Tel Aviv

Silver used as form of currency in Land of Israel 3,600 years ago - study

For years, researchers had discovered dozens of silver hoards in Israel from the Bronze and Iron Ages, but they were often thought to be raw metal, jeweler's scraps, or foundation deposits.

A silver hoard from Maras ad-Din, circa 600 BC.