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.

Collection of glass vials with medicines (illustrative)

East Jerusalem pharmacy student indicted for plotting mass-casualty attack using poison

A view of the entrance to the British Consulate in east Jerusalem, September 9, 2026

Israel, UK agree to keep east Jerusalem consulate open as limited diplomatic mission

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.

'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage


WATCH: IDF destroys house of terrorist who killed Netanel Chkroun in West Bank terror attack

Meanwhile, the IDF carried out a strike killing two Hamas terrorists who stored explosives in Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of whom worked as a "civil defense worker."

IDF soldiers demolish house of terrorist who killed Netanel Chkroun on eve of Yom Kippur, Bidu, West Bank, October 7, 2026.

British Airways resumes Tel Aviv flights for first time since February

The airline has not operated on the route since Israel launched Operation Roaring Lion, carrying out airstrikes on Iran, on February 28.

 British Airways aircraft parked at Gatwick Airport's South Terminal; Illustrative.

Mamdani: Suffering did not begin, end on October 7, continued throughout Israel's 'Gaza genocide'

Mayor Zohran Mamdani mourned those killed and abducted on October 7 while accusing Israel of genocide, apartheid, and war crimes during the Israel-Hamas War and the Gaza ceasefire.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, pictured in New York City, US, October 3, 2026; illustrative.

NSC warns Israelis, Diaspora Jews about heightened antisemitism, terror threats ahead of Oct. 7

The NSC issued several advisories, including to "avoid posting advance information on social media regarding travel or movements abroad."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director David Zini, and Israel Police Chief Daniel Levi hold a security assessment ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, published October 6, 2026.

Paris police ban October 7 'genocide' protest over fears of rising antisemitism, heightened terror

Meanwhile, London's Metropolitan Police issued conditions for allowing the student protest to proceed, including a ban on face coverings and limits on movement.

Anti-Zionist protesters hold placards that read "Gaza ceasefire" and "Macron: Stop genocide. Embargo now," during a protest in Paris, France, October 2, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu instructs NSC to appoint overseer, probe security aspects of flydubai hijacking

The Transportation Ministry rejected responsibility for conducting intelligence background checks on foreign airline pilots.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a cabinet meeting, in Jerusalem, January 3, 2023

Flydubai pilot attempts terror hijacking of flight to Tel Aviv, foiled by Israeli passengers

Israeli official says “major disaster avoided” after pilot stabbed his co-pilot, attempted to hijack aircraft with over 100 Israeli passengers • Plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

Damage done to rudder of flydubai flight after suspected attempted hijacking, September 30, 2026.

Trump considers Russia sanctions relief deal in exchange for prisoner releases - report

Trump is weighing a proposal to lift some Russia sanctions if Moscow releases political prisoners. The plan could expand US ties with Russia but faces opposition from Ukraine and European allies.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025; illustrative.

Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes near China, killing at least six on board, state media reports

The plane crashed during a training flight in the Amur Region, north of China, Russia's Defense Ministry said.

A Tupolev Tu-95MS at Engels Air Force Base, 2006; illustrative.

Zelensky, Ukrainian Jewish leaders mark 85 years since Nazi Babyn Yar massacre

Zelensky, during his speech at the memorial ceremony for the Holocaust massacre, likened Russia's actions in the Ukraine-Russia War to horrors committed by the Nazis during World War II.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a memorial commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Babyn Yar massacre, September 29, 2026