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.

IDF Home Front Command issues guidelines restricting gatherings, prohibiting workplace, educational activity amid Iran strikes, February 28, 2026.

IDF Home Front Command issues guidelines, including school, workplace closures, amid Iran strikes

The National Security Council issues a warning to Israelis abroad amid risk of Iranian terror attacks reacting to Israeli and US strikes, February 28, 2026.

National Security Council issues threat warning to Israelis abroad amid Iran strikes

The IDF issued an urgent evacuation for Iranians near military facilities, February 28, 2026.

IDF issues evacuation warning to Iranians near military facilities


WATCH: Pahlavi refers to Israeli-US airstrikes as 'humanitarian intervention' against Iran's regime

Pahlavi also directed a statement at the Iranian military and police to support in removing the Islamic Regime, called on Trump to use caution, and hinted at a coming large-scale protest.

PROTESTERS HOLD ‘Lion and Sun’ pre-Iranian Revolution national flags, near an image of Reza Pahlavi.

Mossad launches Farsi Telegram channel for 'Iranian brothers and sisters'

The intelligence service also called on Iranians to share photos and videos of their "just struggle against the regime," as Israel strikes Iran as part of Operation Shield of Judah.

Mossad announce the launch of a Farsi-language Telegram channel to provide anti-regime Iranians with news information following Israeli and US strikes on Iran as part of Operation Shield of Judah, February 28, 2026.

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei cut off from contact, no certainty on fate, Israeli sources say

Preliminary assessment: Supreme leader likely hurt in Israeli strike • Netanyahu says objective to end Ayatollah's regime • Trump confirms US operation in Iran, tells IRGC to lay down arms

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026.

US approves potential $280 million sale of military radars to Jordan

The US State Department has approved the sale of radar systems to Jordan for $280 million, while the US increases its military presence at a Jordanian airbase, including fighter jets.

Jordanian troops ride their military vehicles during a parade at a ceremony to celebrate the country's 74th Independence Day within a limited number of activities amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Amman, Jordan May 25, 2020; illustrative.

CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on military options against Iran, source tells 'Post'

The briefing came while the Trump administration's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner were in Geneva holding nuclear talks with Iran.

US CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper makes an announcement aboard aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea February 7, 2026; illustrative.

'Israel is evil, genocidal': Ana Kasparian doubles down in anti-Zionist X thread

Israel is "about to drag us into another war [with Iran], and all we hear from Israelis and their braindead supporters is 'ANTISEMITE' if you disagree with Israel's agenda," Kasparian wrote.

Ana Kasparian speaks at the 2019 Politicon, Nashville, Tennessee; illustrative.

Former IDF intel. officer sentenced to prison term in Greek spying case

Tal Dilian and his partner, Sara Aleksandra Fayssal Hamou, were sentenced to prison in Greece for illegal surveillance, including monitoring government officials and journalists with spyware.

Former Israeli intelligence officer and spyware CEO Tal Dilian poses at his home in Limassol, Cyprus, April 2020; illustrative.

WATCH: 'I screamed in pain': Former hostage Matan Angrest says Hamas terrorists electrocuted him

Former Gaza hostage Matan Angrest told Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his captivity, including Hamas torture, the loss of his tank crew, bonding with fellow hostage Gali Berman, and his eventual release.

Former hostage Matan Angrest speaks to Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his experience in Hamas terror captivity, including torture, broadcast on February 26, 2026.

WATCH: India stands with Israel firmly, PM Narendra Modi tells Knesset

Israel's opposition boycotts Knesset Speaker Ohana, Netanyahu's speeches, returns for Modi • 'This is a bond of real friendship,' Netanyahu tells Indian PM in private meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at Israel’s Knesset during his visit on February 25, 2026.

Turkish F-16 crashes during training flight in western Turkey, pilot killed

An F-16 crash in western Turkey led to the temporary closure of the Istanbul-Izmir highway as officials probed the cause of the incident.

A Turkish F-16 pictured in May 2023; illustrative.