Michael Starr
Michael Starr is the Diaspora affairs correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, covering global Jewish affairs, antisemitism, and radical anti-Israel activities.
Previously, Starr was the legal affairs and police affairs correspondent.
Starr is a veteran of the October 7 war and earned a BA in government and diplomacy and an MA in security studies at Reichman University.
Gig axed, charges weighed: Bob Vylan mocks Charlie Kirk, calls to hunt Zionists
Canadian gov't: Hamas, Hezbollah fundraising in country, incl. Hezbollah trading cars, drugs
Squirrel Hill synagogue vandal fined, sentenced to five years probation
‘Zionist animals’: Anti-Israel activists plan to ‘flood’ UN General Assembly with protest
Within Our Lifetime, JVP, and PYM to march on UN, call for sanctions on Israel, and demand Netanyahu’s arrest.
Antisemitic attacks in Canada, three synagogues vandalized with 'Jews did 9/11' graffiti
Hebrew school teachers, parents, and students arrived at the Shaar Shalom building on Sunday morning to find a swastika spray-painted over the synagogue's facade signage.
ADL survey of Jewish staff finds faculty driving campus antisemitism
Nearly 72% of Jewish faculty saw colleagues engage in antisemitic acts, with many reporting ostracization, boycotts, and little administrative support.
US House panel holds hearings to 'unmask antisemitism' in unions and K-12
Kiley said that while the committee had investigated antisemitism at universities across the country, there was also a growing problem of antisemitism from Kindergarten to High School education.
One charged after Bondi brawl between anti-Israel, pro-Israel protesters
It is unclear which camp the suspect was part of, but local pro-Israel organizers are unaware of the arrest of a community member.
Five charged after Israeli, Palestinian injured in Athens clash
An Israeli man was hurt in a clash with three Palestinians at Athens’ Syntagma Square. The incident comes amid rising anti-Israel protests and attacks targeting Israelis in Greece.
Canada exploring dissolving Samidoun as non-profit following terrorism designation
Canada may dissolve Samidoun’s nonprofit status, months after designating it a terror group, amid mounting pressure over its continued legal operation and ties to the PFLP.
Canada, Israel play Davis Cup tennis match without spectators after 'safety concerns'
Videos and photographs shared on Instagram by the Israel Tennis Association showed that the three Friday and Saturday matches featured rows of empty seats.
London's Metropolitan Police charge man after smearing feces, urine on synagogues, Jewish sites
The Metropolitan Police charged Ionut-Cristian Bold with 11 offenses related to antisemitic attacks, including smearing feces and urine on synagogues in north-west London.
Dover Heights vandalism targeted Jewish leader, Australian police confirm after mastermind charged
Authorities are seeking additional men that "they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries."