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.


 National Flag of Canada (Queen's Park, Toronto).

Herut Canada charity status revoked amid rising challenges to Jewish NGOs

A police car is parked behind a yellow tape near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 22, 2025. (illustrative)

Maryland man pleads guilty for mailing violent antisemitic threats to 25 Jewish sites

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during a press conference to address the plan to deal with a New World screwworm problem, in Austin, Texas, US, August 15, 2025.

Texas governor designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood criminal, terrorist groups


Neo-Nazi leader pleads guilty to plot to poison NYC Jewish kids

A neo Nazi cult leader pleaded guilty to plotting mass killings, including a plan to poison Jewish schoolchildren in Brooklyn, after directing followers toward violence worldwide.

Photo Maniac Murder Cult members shared on their Telegram channel from the criminal complaint, November 17, 2025.

‘Death to the IDF’ and Intifada merchandise available for purchase on eBay, Etsy

The most popular design for the "Death to the IDF" shirts featured a skull with a helmet emblazoned with an Israeli flag and marred by a bloody bullet hole.

Merchandise available for purchase on eBay, a t-shirt that reads, ‘death, death to the IDF’

Maduro: Zionists trying to hand Venezuela to 'devils' amid US tensions

"We are the people of David against the Goliaths that we have already defeated in history," Maduro stated.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he takes part in a march with young members of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, Venezuela, November 13, 2025.

Anti-Israel groups rally against UNSC resolution authorizing US control over Gaza

"We will take to the streets tomorrow to make it clear that the people of conscience reject any US-Israeli occupation plan of Gaza," the PYM stated.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025.

Rashida Tlaib rallies 20 Democrats in push for Congress to recognize Gaza 'genocide'

The resolution would declare US policy as set toward ceasing the transfers of military equipment to Israel due to concerns that a supposed genocide was underway.

US Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) holds up a sign as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, U.S., July 24, 2024.

Columbia University rejects three Israel divestment proposals

The three December 2024 proposals by Columbia students, faculty, and staff accused the Israeli government and military of human rights violations, war crimes, and apartheid.

A student puts on their pro-Palestine graduation cap reading "From the river to the sea" at the People's Graduation, hosted for Mahmoud Khalil and other students unable to participate in Columbia and New York University's commencement ceremony, May 18, 2025.

Hamas firearms transporter arrested in Germany, sixth in European network

Mahmoud Z. was arrested on a train in Flensburg after entering Germany from Denmark, and charged with multiple firearms violations.

One of the suspected foreign operatives of Hamas, whom authorities believe to have prepared a serious act of violence targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany, is escorted by police after arriving by helicopter at Germany's German Federal Public Prosecutor in Germany, October 2, 2025.

United Kingdom growing increasingly hostile to Jews, Israel Advocacy Movement founder tells 'Post'

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Israel Advocacy Movement founder Joseph Cohen speaks to the 'Post' on his choice to move to Israel and leave the UK, where "the streets are already soaked with Jewish blood."

Joseph Cohen at The Jerusalem Post Podcast.

France poll: 68% believe antisemitism is widespread in country

Over 60% of French people, according to the poll, believe that there are reasons for Jews living in France to be afraid.

 People attend a demonstration against anti-Semitism at the Place de la Bastille, in Paris, France, June 20, 2024.

Victoria passes anti-mask protest law, Jewish groups express concern

The bill would introduce offenses for assaulting or obstructing attendees at religious assemblies, with both crimes punishable with a maximum sentence of three months ' imprisonment.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN rally is held outside Sydney Opera House, last month. From Sydney to New York, thousands called for the genocide of millions of Jews, celebrating October 7 as an act of defiance against evil.