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.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi following a speech in Washington, January 16, 2026; illustrative.

WATCH: Trump needs to act, end IRGC genocide, Pahlavi tells Reagan admin. official Hugh Hewitt

Lebanese Armed Forces soldiers supervise a press tour of Hezbollah terror tunnels in southern Lebanon, November 28, 2025; illustrative.

CENTCOM chief praises Lebanese army for discovering, dismantling Hezbollah tunnel network

An illustration of a handcuffed individual in a suit, and a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians


Information to the enemy: Jerusalem brothers accused of passing info to Iranian intelligence

Prosecutors indicted two Jerusalem brothers in their 20s for security offenses, including contact with Iranian intelligence and transferring sensitive information.

An illustrative silhouette of an intelligence agent handler with a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

IDF releases new footage and images from Gaza operation to recover final hostage Ran Gvili

St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili was the final hostage whose remains were held in the Gaza Strip. His remains were located and returned to Israel for burial on January 26.

Soldiers from the IDF's 3rd Alexandroni Brigade, under the 252nd Division, operate to retrieve the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili from northern Gaza in January, published on February 9, 2026.

Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control

A group of Arab and Muslim states condemned Israel’s latest Security Cabinet decisions on West Bank land policy, planning authority, and enforcement powers.

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attends a press briefing during an EU-Jordan summit in Amman, Jordan, January 8, 2026; illustrative.

Anti-draft haredi protesters block Highway 4, injure two police officers, smash police car window

Israel Police arrested at least nine members of the extremist Peleg Yerushalmi sect who blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak to protest recent detentions of haredi draft dodgers.

Haredi anti-draft protesters block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak denouncing the detention of a draft dodger, February 9, 2026.

IDF confirms death of senior Hezbollah artillery commander in Lebanon strike

Additionally, IDF troops carrying out a targeted raid on a structure in southern Lebanon apprehended a senior operative from the Jamaa Islamiya.

Soldiers from the IDF's 810th Mountain Brigade operate in Lebanon's Mount Dov, September 2025.

'You start, we finish it': Tehran's Palestine Sq. poster threatens targeting Tel Aviv, airport

An Iranian propaganda banner in Tehran’s Palestine Square warned of missile retaliation against Israel, showing marked targets in the Tel Aviv area.

Vehicles drive past a banner in Tehran's Palestine Square warning Israel of retaliatory ballistic missile strikes, in a picture shared on February 8, 2026.

Families of July 2024 Majdal Shams missile attack victims sue Hezbollah for NIS 80 million

Shurat HaDin filed the NIS 80 million lawsuit on behalf of the Majdal Shams families whose children were killed in a Hezbollah rocket strike.

MEMORIAL CEREMONY for 12 young Druze residents from Majdal Shams, killed in a Hezbollah missile attack in July 2024. Shurat HaDin is representing families of the victims in a lawsuit against Hezbollah.

Fighter jets escort Wizz Air flight landing at Ben-Gurion Airport following 'terrorist' prank

Israeli fighter jets escorted a Wizz Air flight from London after a reported security concern. The suspicion was later lifted, and the plane landed safely with no injuries or damage caused.

A Wizz Air flight on the tarmac at Ben-Gurion Airport following a security risk, February 8, 2026.

IDF, police intercept drone carrying 12 pistols from Jordan

A drone smuggling 12 pistols from Jordan was intercepted overnight by IDF soldiers and Border Police officers on Sunday night, according to a joint statement.

IDF, Israel Police seize 12 pistols after intercepting a drone attempting to smuggle the guns over the Jordan border, February 8, 2026.

IDF conducting scans in Karmei Tzur after infiltration alert sounds, seizes West Bank weapons

The IDF arrested 60 suspects and seized firearms in counterterrorism operations across the West Bank. A terrorist also opened fire on soldiers in Gaza near the Yellow Line.

An IDF soldier operating in the West Bank, published on February 6, 2026.