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.

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

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

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

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

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

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


XTEND selected for Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program Phase II

The Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program is one of the largest drone initiatives in US military history, aiming to procure over 200,000 drones by 2027.

Skunk Works and Xtend are collaborating to expand joint all domain command and control

Hezbollah likely pushing Iran to secure its inclusion in any ceasefire agreement with US - report

The IDF ramps up strikes on Hezbollah amid fears a US-Iran ceasefire could limit Israeli operations in Lebanon, reporting 2,500 fighters killed since Operation Roaring Lion began.

IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, published May 24, 2026.

Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered off-road robotic warfare company

'Autonomy and robotics are reshaping how defense forces operate today' - Eyal Dahan, CEO of FUSE, an Elbit Systems subsidiary.

A Bluewhite autonomy kit installed on a BL Advance Systems BLR MK2 Platform.

Trump's Board of Peace's official fund receives 'zero dollars' despite billions pledged - report

The board has received donations, but they have been deposited directly via its JPMorgan account, according to the board’s spokesperson. 

US President Donald Trump holds a signed resolution, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, February 19, 2026.

Is Harry Styles's new concert tour indirectly fundraising for Hamas-linked charities?

The “Together, Together” ticket site features a donation link to Choose Love, which partners with the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, an organization linked to Hamas, raising concerns over funding.

Harry Styles performs on stage during his Together, Together Tour at Johan Cruijff Arena on May 16, 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Hezbollah FPV drones utilized night vision for strikes on IDF soldiers, new footage shows - report

Hezbollah used an FPV drone equipped with night vision or thermal technology in a strike that wounded two IDF soldiers, KAN News reported.

A screenshot from Hezbollah footage of a drone attack on Israel; illustrative.

Israel has 'drawn near final stages of their cursed demise,' Khamenei says in latest statement

Khamenei threatened US bases across the Middle East, claimed Israel was nearing its demise, and praised Hezbollah’s operations against Israel.

An Iranian man holds a poster of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as locals gather for an anti-Israel and anti-US ceremony in Tehran, May 24, 2026; illustrative.

Rubio denounces Hezbollah threats to overthrow Lebanese gov't

Rubio said Hezbollah’s threats of violence and overthrow would not succeed, accusing the group of dragging Lebanon toward chaos, in reaction to terror leader Qassem's speech on Sunday.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026.

Hezbollah chief downplays calls to disarm terror group, praises success of FPV drone attacks

Qassem also rejected Israel-Lebanon talks, criticized the Beirut gov't and US sanctions, defended al-Qard al-Hassan, voiced support for Iran and Gaza, and denounced Bahrain's IRGC clampdown.

A person riding a scooter carries a flag with an image depicting Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, as displaced people make their way to return to their homes after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, at the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon.

Iranian agents use Telegram to recruit British citizens for anti-Israel protest activity - report

A suspected Iranian agent offered money to organize anti-Israel protests in London and publish antisemitic posters, The Times reported.

Protesters hold signs during a pro-Iranian regime demonstration outside the US Embassy in London titled the "March Against US-Zionist Terror and Imperialism," March 22, 2026; illustrative.