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.


Ukrainian police officers seen in the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk, Ukraine, April 12, 2025

Jewish refugees rebuild lives in Dnipro after fleeing war-torn Pokrovsk

Antisemitic graffiti as seen between Louth and Meath counties.

'Jew rat:' Antisemitic graffiti painted on Irish roads in repeated incidents

 People carry a Palestinian flag during a rally in front of City Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada October 9, 2023.

Ontario tells Toronto police to curb anti-Israel protests in Jewish neighborhoods


Anti-Israel activists clash with deceased hostage Ran Gvili's family at Netanyahu Miami shul speech

Gvili's aunt, Tami Tzioni, told N12 that the fallen police officer's parents were unharmed in the incident, but there was fear that a greater incident could have happened.

Activists hold signs calling for the return of the final two hostages' remains, including St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, at Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, November 29, 2025.

At least 40 killed, 100 injured after fire causes explosion at Swiss ski resort bar

Swiss officials determined the event was not an attack, saying the explosion was caused by a fire and was not intentional.

Emergency personnel work at the site of an explosion and fire at the Le Constellation bar, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 1, 2026

Sydney rings in 2026 New Year with heavy security after antisemitic Bondi Beach terror attack

Sydney welcomed 2026 with fireworks under heightened security, honoring victims of a deadly antisemitic attack as police deployed in force across the city.

Fireworks explode over Sydney Harbour Bridge at 9 p.m. during New Year's Eve celebrations, in Sydney, Australia, December 31, 2025.

France elected to lead International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in 2027

France will take over the presidency of the IHRA in 2027, following Argentina’s term, as the alliance continues efforts to combat Holocaust denial and rising antisemitism.

French flag in France

Anti-Israel activists disrupt Boxing Day shopping in London, Toronto malls

Boxing Day mall protests in London and Toronto saw activists hang Palestinian flags and disrupt shoppers while demanding an arms embargo on Israel.

Demonstrators from the "Palestine Coalition" gather in support for Palestinians, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect, in London, Britain, October 11, 2025.

Australian rabbis join calls urging Albanese to launch a royal commission on antisemitism

The Rabbinical Association of Australasia said the government's responses to the country's atmosphere of antisemitism had not been sufficient.

General view of the memorial at Bondi Pavilion on December 21, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

UK government 'delighted' to bring activist to Britain who called to kill Zionists and whites

Jewish Leadership Council said on Saturday that it was appalled by the welcome received by El-Fattah, which it felt contradicted Starmer's previous promises to root out antisemitism in the country.

Prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who was released from prison after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a presidential pardon for him, greets family and friends at their home in Giza, Egypt, September 23, 2025.

Lox & Loaded: Jewish gun club grows in popularity amid wave of antisemitism across US

'The people in our community don’t need to be victims. We can look out for one another to protect ourselves. Hopefully it will never come to that, but it never hurts to be prepared.'

Lox & Loaded gun club participants learn to use firearms safely at shooting ranges.

Australian police name John Argento as suspect in Melbourne Hanukkah vehicle arson

Argento is known to police, with an outstanding warrant for deception-related offenses, and is known by law enforcement to frequent the inner southern and northern suburbs of Melbourne.

A car decorated for Hanukkah was firebombed overnight in Melbourne’s east, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident.

Mezuzahs torn from Toronto seniors’ apartment building in second incident in month

“The intent of the perpetrators is clear, Jews are not welcome and do not belong in our communities,” said B’nai Brith Canada.

 Mezuzah at Shalom Kosher