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 Air Seychelles Airbus A320, pictured flying over tropical islands; illustrative.

Air Seychelles reopens Tel Aviv-Mahé route for Israeli travelers, flights to resume August 20

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and senior IDF commanders visit soldiers in the Lebanon Security Zone, June 30, 2026.

Netanyahu in Lebanon: IDF to stay in region as long as Hezbollah continues to pose a threat

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses a party conference, June 27, 2026.

Erdogan ties 'genociding, expansionist, occupying' Zionism to threats to Turkey, 2016 coup attempt


Rubio, eastern Libya General Saddam Haftar discuss unifying country’s military, economy, politics

Discussions between Rubio and Haftar focused on strengthening strategic partnerships and creating conditions for a democratically elected government in Libya.

(From L-R) US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos, Libyan National Army Deputy Commander Lt.-Gen. Saddam Haftar, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Washington, June 29, 2026.

Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, at least 14 killed, authorities confirm

Ras Tanura hosts the largest refinery in the Middle East, and it is operated by Saudi Aramco, who own the helicopter involved in the incident.

General view of Aramco tanks and oil pipe at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018; illustrative.

Hezbollah terrorist kills IDF officer, wounds another soldier, during southern Lebanon operation

Cpt. David Hazutt was a platoon commander in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion.

Captain David Hazutt, 21.

Two killed after car bombings in Holon, Jaffa, in suspected assassinations attempts

At least two men were killed, and one was wounded after two cars exploded in Jaffa and Holon on Sunday morning, Israel Police said.

Car explodes in Holon, June 28, 2026.

IDF kills Hamas terrorist who infiltrated Israel, looted military vehicle, during Oct. 7 massacre

Additionally, the IDF killed armed terrorists in the Syria Security Zone and RPG-armed Hezbollah terrorists and destroyed a rocket launcher belonging to the Lebanese terror group near Nabatiya.

A still from October 7, 2023, footage showing Hamas terrorist Abd al-Rahman Maher Abd al-Karim Ziyada participating in the infiltration and looting of an IDF military vehicle. Ziyada was killed by the IDF on June 24, the military confirmed, published June 28, 2026.

Israel Navy hosts German delegation, vessel at Haifa Naval Base

The Israel Navy hosted a German delegation in Haifa, where both sides conducted a Passing Exercise and discussed expanding naval collaboration.

Israeli and German flags fly from a naval vessel during a German delegation's visit to Haifa Naval Base, published June 25, 2026.

US court sentences Israeli resident in Scottsdale, Arizona over trade secret conspiracy

US officials said an Israeli citizen working in Arizona received a sentence of time served after pleading guilty to a conspiracy to steal sensitive semiconductor design data.

A close-up of a test sample of a transistor chip under a microscope in the laboratory (illustrative)

Israel to send aid mission after earthquakes devastate Venezuela, killing hundreds

Israel's Foreign and Health ministries are preparing official delegations and aid, while non-governmental organizations, including IsraAID and KKL-JNF, are also sending aid.

Emergency workers at a damaged building after an earthquake, in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 24, 2026

WATCH: Police arrest two suspected of pulling gun, threatening haredi protesters blocking Highway 1

Jerusalem police arrested two suspects after a video surfaced showing an alleged firearm threat toward Haredi protesters blocking Highway 1.

A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) man looks on as protesters form a convoy blocking Highway 1 west of Jerusalem, June 24, 2026; illustrative.

IDF soldier dies, additional soldier injured, after vehicle overturns during operation in Lebanon

Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Basil Sweid, 32, from Peki’in, was a driver in the 75th Battalion of the 7th Armored Brigade. He worked on the Rambam Medical Center's administrative team.

Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Basil Sweid, 32, from Peki'in.