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.
'Fake news': PMO denies Netanyahu refused to sign Syria security agreement at UNGA
In first-ever discovery, archaeologists find ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off Alexandria coast
PIJ claims it handed over 'last hostage in its possession' as Israel awaits Ran Gvili's return
Iran authorities summon Jewish rep. over community's pro-Israel likes on social media
After being summoned by Iranian security bodies, the country’s Jewish MP Najafabadi called on Jewish Iranians to delete Israel-linked posts and unfollow IDF and other “hostile” channels.
WATCH: Noa Tishby chased and cursed at Paris pro-Hamas rally
Noa Tishby says activists at a Paris pro-Hamas rally grabbed phones, hurled insults, and chased her while shouting anti-Israel and pro-Hamas claims.
Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recounts 'horrors' of Oct. 7 at Italy’s ruling party conference
Speaking in Rome at a conference for PM Giorgia Meloni's party, former hostage Rom Braslavski described the “horror” he witnessed on October 7 and the torture he endured in Gaza captivity.
IDF finds weapon of slain hostage Capt. Daniel Perez in booby-trapped Gaza compound
Captain Daniel Perez was murdered during the October 7 massacre. His remains were returned to Israel on October 13, 2025. His father, Rabbi Doron, was recently elected WZO president.
Haredi teenager suffers head injury in hit-and-run at Bnei Brak protest, arrests made
Footage of the incident shared by public broadcaster KAN News appeared to show the vehicle as it passed through the crowd, having knocked several protesters over.
IDF soldier left behind during West Bank operation after falling asleep in Palestinian village
The IDF said a soldier was accidentally left behind near Kabatiya, later joining another unit after about 40 minutes alone as commanders review the incident.
Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Trump to meet on Dec. 29, PMO confirms
The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump will hold a meeting on December 29.
Defense Ministry treating 82,400 wounded soldiers and veterans, up 22,000 since start of war
Out of the new additions, 58% are being treated for mental health concerns.
Gaza's Yellow Line is Israel's new border line, IDF chief Eyal Zamir tells reservists in Gaza
We will not allow Hamas to reestablish itself. We have operational control over extensive parts of the Gaza Strip, and we will remain on those defense lines," Zamir said.
Former hostage Bar Kupershtein: 'Thieves broke into my car, stole my phone'
"I woke up, went to my car, and found out that it had been broken into," Kupershtein said.