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.

Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.

Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) talks with Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Islamabad, April 25, 2026; illustrative.

Iran's response to US ceasefire proposal focuses on Hormuz, Lebanon ceasefire, state media says

A drone view shows an artist from the Sand In Your Eye art team putting the finishing touches to a giant sand portrait of David Attenborough to mark the conservationist's 100th birthday, on the beach in Morecambe, Britain, May 6, 2026.

British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts


'They kept shooting at us while I kept driving': Female soldiers recall near-death Gaza incident

Maj. Nurit Rokach, Linor, and Stav described the April 2025 Gaza ambush that left two of them severely wounded and exposed failures in sending them without a convoy.

Three female soldiers, one year after a near-death experience in the Gaza Strip, speaking to Channel 12's 'Uvda,' broadcast May 7, 2026.

US carries out strikes on Iran, Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for Tehran targeting US destroyers

Iranian media claimed that the US carried out "hostile action," while a Fox News reporter said on X/Twitter that the US carried out strikes on Bandar Abbas and Qeshm, citing a senior US official.

A satellite image shows a fleet of small boats at sea, north of the Strait of Hormuz near the Kargan coast, Iran, April 22, 2026.

Security footage shows suspect Cole Allen shooting Secret Service officer before White House dinner

US Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro shared a video of Cole Allen shooting a Secret Service officer and preparing for an apparent attack on the president.

White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting suspect Cole Tomas Allen sprints past security personnel in a screengrab form security camera video, at Washington Hilton Hotel, April 25, 2026.

Khamenei vows to protect nuclear program, warns US over Gulf presence in written statement

Khamenei reiterated that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile technologies, accusing the US of causing instability in the Persian Gulf and vowing to expel foreign forces.

Iranians stand on a pavement along a street next to a billboard depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran on April 24, 2026.

London police charge man with attempted murder in antisemitic Golders Green stabbing attack

Britain on Thursday raised its national terrorism threat level to "severe" from "substantial," after the antisemitic stabbing attack in north London.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley attend a meeting of criminal justice agencies following the Golders Green attack, in London, Britain April 30, 2026.

Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it acquired one, Trump says

Trump told Newsmax that while Iran's military is heavily damaged, only a guarantee against nuclear development will secure a lasting peace, calling for stronger global action.

US President Donald Trump pictured in the Oval Office, April 30, 2026; illustrative.

Trump: Iranian naval blockade stays until Tehran agrees to nuclear deal - Axios

US President Donald Trump says Iran will remain under a naval blockade until a nuclear deal is reached, with CENTCOM preparing for potential military strikes if negotiations fail.

Guided-missile destroyer USS Mason sails in the US CENTCOM area of responsibility in an undated picture, published April 29, 2026.

IDF Chief Zamir says current soldiers are greatest generation since War of Independence

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir praises soldiers as the greatest since the War of Independence and vows to eliminate threats to northern Israel.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits the 36th Division in southern Lebanon, published April 29, 2026.

Defense Minister: Counterterrorism law allows seizure of Gaza flotilla's property

Defense Minister Israel Katz cites Section 56(b) of the Counterterrorism Law to explain the seizure of property linked to terrorist activities, as the Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail for Gaza.

A vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla, pictured April 12, 2026; illustrative.

WATCH: IDF destroys Hezbollah rocket launcher inside civilian building in southern Lebanon

Meanwhile, an IDF drone pursued and hit a Hezbollah terrorist attempting to flee on a motorcycle.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 29, 2026.