MATHILDA HELLER

Mathilda is the international affairs correspondent at The Jerusalem Post . She made aliyah five weeks before the war from rural England. After attending university, where she studied English and Spanish literature, she moved to South Korea and taught at a British School in Jeju. She spent five months working at the Prime Minister's Office international desk helping the hasbara effort in foreign languages before coming to the Post . In her free time she does martial arts, tutors, and writes. She lives in Tel Aviv, and speaks several languages.

Ultra orthodox Jewish children pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 19, 20226.

More Israelis define themselves as Jews first, gov't approves NIS 100m. to improve Diaspora ties

Police officers stand outside a Jewish school following an explosion that caused minor damages, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 14, 2026.

Quarter of all Dutch discrimination offenses in 2025 were antisemitic, new report reveals

The Palestinian flag was raised in the courtyard outside Oslo City Hall on Wednesday morning in Oslo, Norway, November 29, 2023.

Norwegian Jews feel forced to hide identity, speak of ‘brutal’ alienation


New York Times shareholder demands inspection of Board documents after Kristof article

This includes the design and operation of legal review programs, source verification programs, and corrections procedures, among others.

People walk by The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, US, September 16, 2025.

‘I am heartbroken,’ Seed + Mill co-founder on Brooklyn co-op boycott- interview

The owner of Israeli-made tahini brand Seed + Mill says she is “absolutely heartbroken” after a Brooklyn co-op voted to boycott all Israeli products.

Co-founder and CEO, Seed + Mill, Rachel Simons

British Museum delays Jewish Culture Month event after learning of planned protest

The British Museum postponed its Jewish Culture Month talk on Ancient Israel and Judah after learning some registered attendees intended to deliberately disrupt the event.

London, England, General view of the British Museum with visitors, Bloomsbury, March 2025.

UN adds Israeli entities to blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence - exclusive

"Anyone who is able to include Israel on the same list as Hamas terrorists and rapists has no sense of morality," said Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon.

People arrive at the United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip Israel Parade, first absence since 1964

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the Israel Parade, the first NYC mayor to skip the event since 1964, sparking controversy and protests over antisemitism and policy.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, US, April 12, 2026.

French MEP Rima Hassan meets Palestinian detainee, ignores terror and attempted murder allegations

Far-left French MP Rima Hassan visited a Palestinian prisoner without mentioning that he is jailed for terrorism and attempted murder of Israelis, sparking controversy.

Rima Hassan During The Plenary Session And Votes Of The European Parliament, In Strasbourg, On February 10, 2026.

Three Israelis suffer alleged violent attack in Nicosia

Israel's ambassador to Cyprus, Oren Anolik, said he was "deeply shocked by the violent attack against Israeli citizens in Nicosia, targeted solely because of their visibly Jewish appearance."

An ambulance is seen outside the Archbishop Makarios III hospital in Nicosia, February 5 2008

Israel bans 40 Euro-Med activists from entry over alleged Hamas ties

The ministry said Euro-Med promotes anti-Israel campaigns across international institutions, media, academia, and platforms such as Wikipedia.

An illustration of a doctor over a backdrop of the Palestinian flag.

Jewish community was top target of extremist threats in Belgium in 2025

Belgium’s threat analysis body said Islamist extremism remained the largest threat category, while Jewish groups were the most common target in 2025.

Students take part in a pro-Palestinian protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in Brussels, Belgium May 30, 2024.

LSE Student Union closes disciplinary proceedings against Israel Soc. over pro-IDF merchandise

An investigation was launched into the Israel Society after people registered complaints about the distribution of “I Support the IDF” wristbands at the LSESU Freshers’ Fair.

A GENERAL exterior view of the LSE, London School of Economics and Political Science on January 20, 2025 in London, United Kingdom.