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 illustrative image showing new PM Military Secretary Maj.-Gen. Guy Markizeno (L) and new IDF Defense Attache to Washington V.-Adm Tal Politis (R) at their respective changeover ceremonies in the Kirya, Tel Aviv, June 2026.

New PM military secretary and Washington attaché join IDF General Staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, June 3, 2026.

WATCH: Israel at war with Hezbollah, not Lebanon, Netanyahu says in message to Lebanese people

 Ramat David Airbase.

Ramat David Airbase hit by missile fragment during Sunday's Iran escalation, IDF confirms to 'Post'


IDF strike kills three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza Strip, military confirms

The PIJ terrorists were identified as Muhammad Atiya Hassan Abu Afash, Farhat Zuhair Farhat Harara, and Abdallah Allah Riyadh Masoud Qadoum, the military said.

Terrorists from Palestinian Islamic Jihad's al-Quds Brigades stand guard on the street during an Eid al-Adha celebration in Gaza City, May 27, 2026; illustrative.

Khamenei, IRGC, Iranian military communication lines disrupted, source tells anti-regime outlet

Iran International reported that missile launches toward Israel may have been carried out under pre-established protocols without coordination with Khamenei’s office.

An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 26, 2026.

IDF's 401st Armored Division changes chief weeks after outgoing head injured by Hezbollah FPV drone

Col. Meir Biderman was seriously wounded by a Hezbollah drone on May 20. The changeover was planned before the attack that wounded him in southern Lebanon.

Col. Meir Biderman (L), wounded by a Hezbollah drone attack, embraces IDF Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo (R) at a changeover ceremony, June 7, 2026.

IDF opens investigation into West Bank incident where seven-month-old baby was killed

The IDF opened an investigation after a seven-month-old Palestinian baby was reportedly killed during an operation near Hebron, where soldiers fired at a vehicle they said accelerated towards them.

Israeli soldiers operate during a military raid in the West Bank city of Hebron, May 24, 2026.

IDF deployed commandos, intelligence units to Azerbaijan during Iran war - CNN

IDF commandos, intelligence personnel, and Mossad operatives were reportedly deployed to Azerbaijan during Operation Roaring Lion, providing a forward position near Iran's border, sources told CNN.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the signing of an MOU on artificial intelligence between Israel and Azerbaijan, February 3, 2026.

On This Day: Six-Day War begins in 1967

In only six days, the IDF conquered the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and east Jerusalem, defeating the armies of Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon.

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Iran's Supreme Leader warns of Israeli, US divisions threatening regime, undermining 'resilience'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says Israel is trying to divide the country after a military setback, urging citizens to counter fear, mistrust, and despair with unity and vigilance.

A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, May 8, 2026.

On This Day: Palestinian terrorists attempt assassinating Israeli ambassador, prompting Lebanon War

Shlomo Argov survived the London shooting attack but remained paralyzed, while Israel launched a campaign that expelled the PLO and set the stage for Iran's Islamic regime to establish Hezbollah.

Then-defense minister Ariel Sharon (R) meets with IDF soldiers after a battle with Palestinian gunmen at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, June 7, 1982.

Iranian drone attack kills one, wounds several, damages int'l airport in Kuwait, flights diverted

According to the Health Ministry,  following the event, there were a total of 63 cases of injury, and seven major emergency surgeries performed.

Passengers arrive at Kuwait International Airport, June 1, 2026; illustrative.

On This Day: Fatah, Hamas factions form short-lived 'Palestinian Unity Government' to rule over PA

On June 2, 2014, Abbas forged a Hamas-Fatah unity government, sparking legal debates and political upheaval. The PA president dissolved the short-lived body in June 2015.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas chairs the first meeting of the Palestinian unity government, June 2, 2014.