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.

Displaced Sudanese children who fled with their families during violence in al-Fashir, sit inside a camp shelter, amid ongoing clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army, in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan November 3, 2025.

Rights groups condemn Israel Police decision to ban Sudan Genocide protests nationwide

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Israeli arrested in espionage plot, accused of carrying out missions for Iranian agents

 Kevin Spacey on stage in Tel Aviv Wednesday night.

Kevin Spacey in Tel Aviv: Music, memories, and a bid for redemption


Figurine unearthed near Sea of Galilee reveals earliest human–animal connection

At the Nahal Ein Gev II archeology site, a figurine was discovered to be the earliest item depicting human-animal interaction.

The 12,000-year-old Natufian clay figurine from Nahal Ein Gev II, depicting a woman leaning forward and a goose enveloping her (accompanied by an artistic reconstruction).

Former Gaza hostages travel to DC to meet with Congress, Trump

The Lobby for the Return of Abductees and Captives will host a cohort of freed hostages who traveled to Washington DC.

Thousands gather at Hostage Square to celebrate the return of the hostages, October 13, 2025.

Officials, friends bid final farewell to former hostage Joshua Loitu Mollel at airport ceremony

The ceremony, which was live-streamed for Mollel’s family and friends in his home country, was widely attended by his colleagues in the Agrostudies program.

Tanzanian ambassador to Israel, Alex Gabriel Kalua attends a farewell ceremony for Joshua Loitu Mollel. November 18, 2025.

Jeryko to ‘break down walls with sound’ in global Israel premieres - preview

Yaniv Hoffman kicks off his tour on November 16 at Gray in Tel Aviv, followed by a November 17 Jerusalem show, anchoring a broader run that includes major venues such as New York City’s Irving Plaza.

Jeryko  kicks off his tour on November 16 at Gray in Tel Aviv.

Estonia lifts travel advisory on Israel as Gideon Sa'ar opens first embassy in Tallinn

Israel and Estonia have maintained diplomatic relations since 1992, with Gideon Sa'ar opening a new embassy in Estonia.

 Estonian President Alar Karis (left) and Israeli President Isaac Herzog (right) meeting at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, February 12, 2025.

Six Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum reopened after Assad's ouster

Six Roman-era statues were stolen from Syria’s National Museum in Damascus, prompting a security probe and closure of the historic institution.

People visit the National Museum of Damascus after it reopened, a month after the ousting os Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, January 9, 2025

Lt. Hadar Goldin laid to rest after 11 years in Gaza terror captivity

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir attended the funeral in Kfar Saba Military Cemetery calling Goldin a "compass and conscience for the entire people of Israel."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir salutes as he stands with the family of fallen soldier Lt. Hadar Goldin at his funeral in Kfar Saba Military Cemetery, November 11, 2025.

Estonia opens new Israeli embassy, inaugurated by Gideon Sa’ar

Foreign Minister Sa’ar opens Israel’s 3rd new embassy this year, establishing a permanent presence in NATO/EU member Estonia. A delegation will boost hi-tech and cyber ties.

 Newly appointed Israeli minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar attends a replacing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem on November 10, 2024.

WATCH: St.-Sgt. Itay Chen laid to rest at funeral attended by ex-hostage Angrest, thousands others

Opposition leader and Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid attended the funeral, as well as US CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper, who came to honor the slain captive.

The funeral of Staff Sgt Itay Chen at the Kiryat Shaul military cemetery in Tel Aviv.

'My faith propelled me' to Israel, Patricia Heaton tells 'Post' in exclusive interview

The October 7 Coalition: American actress Patricia Heaton talks to The Jerusalem Post on her mission to inspire Christian solidarity and combat antisemitism.

PATRICIA HEATON in the Old City of Jerusalem last week. ‘Israel is like the first responders. They are sending their sons and daughters into battle.’