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.


 Romi Gonen is reunited with her mother Meirav.

'If you tell anyone, I'll kill you': Gaza hostage Romi Gonen recounts sexual abuse during captivity

IDF operates in Gaza, September 29, 2025.

IDF kills terrorists crossing Yellow Line in two separate occasions

Jordanian troops ride their military vehicles during a parade at a ceremony to celebrate the country's 74th Independence Day within a limited number of activities amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Amman, Jordan May 25, 2020; illustrative.

Jordanian army strikes near Sweida after intercepting arms, drugs smugglers near border


Turkey's Erdogan denounces Israel-Greece-Cyprus trilateral summit, affirms support for Gaza

Turkish President Erdogan denounces the Israel-Greece-Cyprus meeting and vows Turkey will not allow violations of its rights in the Mediterranean, while continuing to support Gaza.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pictured in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, December 12, 2025; illustrative.

Gal Hirsch travels to Cairo for talks on returning final hostage Ran Gvili's remains

Coordinator for Hostages Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch met with senior officials in Cairo to discuss securing the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili's remains, the last hostage yet to be freed.

Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch (C) talking with President Isaac Herzog at the funeral of St.-Sgt. Daniel Oz, November 6, 2025; illustrative.

Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London under Terrorism Act

Thunberg was holding a sign reading "I support Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide," at a protest denouncing an insurance company's ties with Israeli defense giant Elbit systems.

Greta Thunberg protesting in London, December 23, 2025.

Australia to invite President Herzog for visit 'as soon as possible' following Bondi Beach attack

PM Anthony Albanese said Australia’s governor general will invite President Isaac Herzog to visit, as the two discussed the Bondi Beach terror attack and rising antisemitism.

President Isaac Herzog seen at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025

Iranian military chief claims Israel plotted Bondi massacre to build sympathy as 'victims'

Mousavi alleged the “Zionist regime” has carried out attacks on Jewish communities abroad, making the claims during a military ceremony on Sunday.

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Abdolrahim Mousavi, speaks during a mourning ceremony for late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami, who was killed in Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, July 4, 2025.

Netanyahu: ‘Balanced’ state commission to probe October 7 'right way to ascertain truth'

Netanyahu said the October 7 inquiry commission would be balanced between coalition and opposition, and would not include politicians.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.

Unlawful haredi anti-draft protest closes Highway 4 near Bnei Brak, police confirm

Israel Police said an illegal protest blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak on Monday afternoon, prompting closures and traffic diversions.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak during an anti-draft protest, December 22, 2025.

Huckabee: Iran ignored Trump’s warning until US B-2 bombers struck Fordow nuclear site

Speaking at INSS in Tel Aviv, Huckabee said Iran appears to be trying to rebuild its nuclear facilities, and argued Europe is also in Iran’s sights.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025.

IDF returns Israelis who illegally crossed into Syria from Golan Heights, second time in two days

The civilians were recovered and transferred to Israel Police for further handling. The same civilians attempted to cross the border yesterday, a security source noted.

 Direction and distance sign for the Syrian capital of Damascus at Mount Bental Israeli military outpost on the Syrian border

Fmr. chief justice Robert French urges Australia-wide royal commission into Bondi Beach massacre

Antisemitism should be viewed "not as just another species of racism or prejudice, but as a societal evil with its own longstanding and bloody history," French said.

A man with an Australian flag draped over him attends the 'Light Over Darkness' vigil honouring victims and survivors of a deadly mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 21, 2025.