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.

 A poster of hostage Bipin Joshi, a citizen of Nepal, is displayed at the protest camp for hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack,Jerusalem, November 13, 2024.

Israel repatriates body of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi killed by Hamas

 Hostage posters seen at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, January 14, 2025

Remains of Gaza hostage Sonthaya Oakkharasr identified

EVYATAR DAVID (R) and Guy Gilboa-Dalal – childhood friends taken captive at the Nova festival –  are reunited upon release, at Beilinson Hospital, Oct. 13.

On the ground in Hostage Square as the historic deal unfolds


IDF reopens Zikim Beach near Gaza border for first time since October 7 assault

During the attack on October 7, Hamas terrorists reportedly infiltrated the naval barrier via several speedboats, launching an assault on civilian beachgoers.

Dark sky stretches over the Zikim beach, in Israel, January 5, 2024

Bipin Joshi, Nepali hero claimed dead, among deceased hostages returned in Hamas list

Bipin Joshi, a Nepali national kidnapped just weeks after arriving in Israel for a work program, is among the four deceased hostages returned by Hamas on Monday.

A poster of hostage Bipin Joshi, a citizen of Nepal, is displayed at the protest camp for hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack, in the vicinity of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusale

'It's pure anticipation': Friends of Evyatar David celebrate release after 737 days in captivity

David, 24, was abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, alongside his childhood best friend, Guy Gilboa-Dalal.

Released hostage Evyatar David arrives to Beilinson hospital, October 13, 2025.

Educator, performer and brother: Who is Eitan Horn, finally returning home from Gaza captivity?

Eitan Horn, a youth worker, performer and soccer fan, was abducted alongside his brother Iair from Kibbutz Nir Oz. Now, the pair are set to be reunited.

Eitan Horn

Nova Festival survivor Roei Shalev takes own life two years after massacre

The 28-year-old survivor lost his partner and mother after the October 7 massacre — his death highlights the enduring trauma faced by many Nova survivors.

Roei Shalev and Mapal Adam

Wrestling with history: Bringing ancient Chinese martial arts to Israel

In 2023, Josef Levitis founded the Israeli Shuai Jiao Association, which has since joined the European federation.

JOSEF LEVITIS has dedicated himself to practicing and teaching Shuai Jiao, a martial art once known as performative wrestling for ancient Chinese emperors.

'The nation has been bleeding’: Hostage families, survivors celebrate deal, plan healing

For many, Donald Trump's Gaza peace agreement represents a chance to heal from the past two years of war and devastation.

 Dr. Gili Cohen-Taguri, dressed in a costume of US President Trump in Hostages Square, Tel Aviv

As Israel prepares for hostage return, it faces unprecedented medical and psychological challenges

The Religious Services Ministry said that it will assist the families of slain hostages in funeral preparations.

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, October 05, 2025.

Abbas backs Gaza ceasefire, urges path to Palestinian sovereignty

The Palestinian leader welcomed the ceasefire and urged swift implementation, including prisoner exchanges, humanitarian aid, and Gaza reconstruction.

Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine

Hostage sister releases video to pressure negotiators: ‘We can't wait anymore’

"It's almost two years, and we can't wait anymore," Pushpa told The Jerusalem Post.

Pushpa Joshi.