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.

An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter approaches for landing on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) while underway in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, during Exercise RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) 2026 on July 17, 2026; illustrative.

Pentagon deploys USS Theodore Roosevelt to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes - report

Lawmakers in Libya's House of Representatives, Benghazi, October 2026; illustrative.

Libya's eastern parliament backs maritime deal with Turkey, reversing years of opposition

International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE)'s Explorer Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. ISE was acquired by Israeli defense giant Elbit. Published October 20, 2026.

Israel's Elbit Systems acquires Canadian underwater drone company amid rising Russian Arctic threat


Australian politician targeted in car ramming attack was friend of suspect's family

Meanwhile, an ABC News investigation revealed that Nugent had previously shared pro-Gaza content and criticized Israel on social media, but it is unclear if this motivated his attack on Haines.

Tributes and flowers outside the electoral office of independent Australian lawmaker Helen Haines, who was deliberately struck by a car outside her office on Monday, in Wangaratta, Australia, October 20, 2026.

Erdogan accuses Israel of destabilizing Syria, warns Turkey is surrounded by 'ring of fire'

Erdogan accused Israel of undermining stability in Syria, warning that Turkey was surrounded by a "ring of fire" as regional conflicts intensified.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the AK Party headquarters, Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2026; illustrative.

Pakistani military chief, key mediator in US-Iran war, arrives in Tehran to meet senior officials

The scheduled visit follows earlier summer talks between Munir and Iranian leaders that focused on preventing further escalation, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and expediting the end of the war.

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir looks on prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar Sunday, 21st June 2026

IDF detains 42 Chabad Hassidic draft evaders arriving from New York at Ben-Gurion Airport

Of the 42, 40 expressed willingness to enlist and were found fit for military service, while 2 were found to have dodged the draft for an extended period and were sent directly to a military prison.

Members of the Chabad community at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 20, 2026.

IDF releases Sinwar letter encouraging Oct. 7 terrorists to plan broadcast of massacre footage

Sinwar's documents, shared by the IDF on the second anniversary of his assassination, called on terrorists to plan producing "horrific images" including shooting point-blank, slaughtering victims.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar holds the child of an Al-Qassam Brigades fighter, who was killed in the recent fighting with Israel, with a Kalashnikov rifle in his hand during a rally in Gaza City on May 24, 2021.

Israel confirms purchase of 12 Apache 'Echo' helicopters in major Boeing defense deal

Israel confirmed a deal to purchase 12 Apache helicopters, as nearly NIS 1 billion earmarked for development in the Arab sector was redirected to defense procurement.

An Israeli Apache military helicopter flies over Gaza, as seen from Israel September 16, 2025.

'Bennett II': Ben-Gvir refuses to sign vote surplus share agreement with Winter's People of Israel

Ben-Gvir refused to sign a surplus vote agreement with Ofer Winter, calling him "Bennett II," prompting Winter to accuse him of wasting right-wing votes ahead of the elections.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Maariv and Walla studios at the start of the election campaign, October 13, 2026.

On This Day: Final living hostages return from Gaza, as Trump addresses Knesset following ceasefire

Additionally, the remains of four murdered hostages, Yossi Sharabi, Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, and Captain Daniel Peretz, were returned to Israel that evening for burial.

Former hostage arrives in Sheba Medical Center, two years after being captured by Hamas,on October 13, 2025.

Hezbollah rebuilds military capabilities, upgrades FPV drones ahead of possible Israel war - report

Hezbollah has reportedly used the ceasefire to rebuild its forces in s. Lebanon, upgrade explosive drones to carry heavier payloads, and prepare for a possible wider war involving Israel and Iran.

Head of Hezbollah's Executive Council, Ali Damoush, addresses a press conference in southern Beirut, October 13, 2026; illustrative.

Israeli extremist settlers use sheep farms, intimidation to expand West Bank control, CBS reports

A West Bank settler told CBS that sheep grazing helps establish territorial boundaries, while acknowledging concerns that extremist settler violence could threaten Israel's relationship with the US.

Extremist settler activists clash with Palestinians and members of Sons of Abraham over a disputed property in the West Bank, broadcast October 11, 2026.