James Genn
James Genn is a breaking news editor at The Jerusalem Post. He grew up near London to a split Irish-British-Israeli family. James moved to Israel in 2014 and spent time serving in the IDF's International Cooperation Unit before becoming an Open Source Intelligence Analyst. In his free time, James can be found monitoring global jihad, terrorist, and militant separatist groups, or ranting about the lore of his favorite sci-fi and fantasy books and movies.
Hadar Goldin’s parents, Israeli officials, welcome slain soldier's return
Deceased hostage Lt. Hadar Goldin identified at forensic institute, PMO confirms
Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords following trilateral phone call with Netanyahu, Trump
Syrian Democratic Forces arrest five ISIS cell members in Raqqa raid
The raid was supported by the US-led coalition against ISIS, who provided air cover and intelligence, leading to the arrest of the terror cell which had planned attacks in northeast Syria.
Iran carries out highest level of prisoner executions in past two decades in Oct., watchdog says
Out of the eight political prisoners Iran executed during October, Hengaw identified seven as being sentenced on charges of espionage for Israel.
Police treating 32-year-old man as only suspect in UK train stabbing that injured eleven
Police initially arrested another man, but released him after investigations confirmed that he was not an attacker.
FBI, sheriffs arrest Alabama man, seize weapons after threats of violence against synagogues
An Alabama man was arrested after allegedly planning violent attacks against synagogues across several states. Authorities say he stockpiled weapons and ammunition.
IDF intercepts drone smuggling three rifles over Egypt border as Gaza ceasefire resumes
The IDF's statement did not clarify whether the smuggled weapons were intended for terrorists in Gaza or criminal gangs in southern Israel.
Israel exploited Assad govt's fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims
Syrian FM Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani accused Israel of pursuing expansionist goals and said Moscow aided Assad’s regime, as Syria rebuilds ties with China.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry publishes alleged location of anti-regime TV station in Tel Aviv
Iran's Intelligence Ministry claims to have found a TV studio in Tel Aviv belonging to London-based anti-regime outlet Iran International, and published photographs of contributor's residences.
Murdered hostage Tal Haimi's remains returned to Israel
Haimi was a veteran of the IDF Paratroopers Brigade and served as the commander of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak's emergency response squad. He was murdered by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre.
Doha clears UK activist Andy Hall of defamation over migrant rights case
A Doha court overturned the 2022 defamation conviction of British activist Andy Hall, clearing him of charges linked to his advocacy for migrant workers’ rights ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
On This Day: IDF soldier fatally shoots Hamas arch-terrorist, Oct. 7 mastermind, Yahya Sinwar
Sources close to the matter told The Jerusalem Post at the time that the operation was not intended to kill Sinwar, implying that soldiers found him through coincidence.