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.
Vancouver politician seeks private prosecution against PFLP front group coordinator
Con job or Iranian attacks? New revelations challenge theory on Sydney attacks - analysis
Iran is waging a war on the West, and Australian antisemitism is the latest front - analysis
Iran behind antisemitic arson attacks in Australia, Iranian diplomats expelled
Australia suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran and announced it would designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terror organization.
'You’re part of genocide': Chilean synagogue targeted by anti-Israel vandals
The Jewish Community of Chile's representative body condemned the attack in a Sunday X/Twitter post, warning that acts of hatred could not be normalized.
Congressional Education c'mtee investigating NEA for 'antisemitic positions'
The US Committee on Education and Workforce is investigating the National Education Association over antisemitism concerns linked to its 2025 handbook and policies on Israel and Palestine.
Ottawa Capital Pride parade canceled after anti-Israel activists blockade route
Anti-Israel activists rain on the Ottawa pride parade, blocking it, and leading to its cancellation in protest of parade organizers refusing to denounce the state of Israel.
'Ghostface' masked man charged for vandalizing Melbourne synagogue six different times this year
Riding a motorized scooter and wearing face coverings that sometimes included a Ghostface Killer mask, the vandal graffitied the synagogue with offensive phrases.
Educator harassed at Auschwitz for carrying Israeli flag: Students were the real heroes - interview
Jerusalem Education Institute founder and senior educator Charlotte Korchak explained that the encounter became a moment of pride, with the resolve of the students on display.
Manchester Jews call for Preston to cancel invitation for Hebron's terrorist mayor
The Preston City Council argued that other cities and towns across Europe, including Derby, had already established such partnerships with Hebron.
WATCH: Second man charged for Melbourne Adass Israel synagogue arson attack
The 20-year-old is alleged to be one of three men who deliberately set fire to the Ripponlea synagogue in December, wounding two people.
Pro-Palestinian Detroit conference speakers under scrutiny as US places them on visa watch
Event organizers said that they rejected attempts by pro-Israel figures and media to "smear and silence" the conference and would not "cower in the face of their attacks."
Jewish family kicked out of Vienna Uber, driver calls them 'child murderers'
A Jewish family was verbally harassed by an Uber driver in Vienna earlier this week, further marking the rising wave of antisemitism in Europe.