MATHILDA HELLER

Mathilda is the Diaspora 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.


November 6, 2025 Police officers and protesters outside the stadium before the match

Maccabi TLV ban inquiry raises concerns of police accountability, political involvement - comment

Ibrahim Bharmal and Elom Tettey-Tamaklo surrounded a Jewish student named Yoav Segev and covered him with keffiyehs while shouting “Shame! Shame! Shame!” as he tried to free himself and said "don't touch me." October 2023.

Harvard, Columbia quietly promote individuals involved in antisemitic incidents

Denmark's Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard looks on, as he speaks to members of the media after briefing on recent drone sightings, at the Ministry of Justice in Copenhagen, Denmark September 29, 2025

Denmark unveils action plan to combat antisemitism until 2030 so 'Jews can live freely and safely'


NYC Mayor Adams signs executive orders protecting Jewish community, Israel investments

Mayor Eric Adams signed orders barring city officials from taking actions that "discriminate" against the State of Israel or Israeli citizens, and tightening security for places of worship.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams looks on an event to mark the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, in Central Park, New York City, US, October 7, 2024.

Australia records sharp rise in arson and violent antisemitism

This year's total of 1654 consisted of 24 physical assaults, 33 incidents of vandalism, 621 physical abuse, and 359 graffiti, 238 messages, and 379 posters, according to the ECAJ

An Israeli flag flutters in the wind as boats gather on Sydney Harbour during the Solidarity Convoy opposing antisemitism, in Sydney, Australia, October 12, 2025.

Guinness World Records no longer accepting submissions from Israel, Palestinian territories

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, citing the Post report, called the announcement twisted: "This is inexcusable."

Egyptian Ashraf Mahrous, 44 years old, pulled 20 private cars for a distance of 10 meters on August 1, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt.

West Midlands police chief under fire for bogus intel used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

During the hearing, and according to reports in recent weeks, it transpired that some of the intelligence in the police's report included dramatically incorrect statements.

Police officer and security staff look on as protesters display banners before Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Aston Villa, in Birmingham, UK, November 6, 2025

Dublin councilors accuse 'Zionist lobby' of preventing renaming of Herzog Park

Councilors said accusations of antisemitism over the decision to change the park's name were "unacceptable," with many blaming Israel for the situation.

A plaque on a stone reads 'Herzog Park' commemorating Chaim Herzog, Israel's sixth president, who was born in Belfast.

Participants of Oct. 7 attacks to be barred from US, House of Representatives bill establishes

The bill, brought by Rep. Tom McClintock, passed in what has been described as a rare moment of bipartisanship for a vote on Israel.

A view of the dome of the US Capitol building, during a vote in the US House of Representatives.

Bristol mosque suspends Cllr over Oct. 7 posts calling Israel 'cancer that should be eradicated'

The possible three-year suspension relates to a post shared by Malik on 13 October 2023 describing the October 7 massacre as a “supremely defensive act,” while calling for the destruction of Israel.

 Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

Argentina knew Josef Mengele was living in Buenos Aires in 1950s, declassified docs reveal

Argentinian president Javier Milei ordered the declassification of a series of 1850 documents about Nazis and their activities in Argentina, revealing Mengele's life in Buenos Aires.

 Declassified document showing possible changes in the appearance of war criminal Josef Mengele.

Almost a third of Norway's 2026 State Budget agreement is about Gaza, Israel

Norway's three main parties signed 17 clauses: the first 12 addressed general issues, while clauses 13 to 17 focused on Israel and Palestine.

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, near the Royal Palace and the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023

Where are your Jews?: Israel marks expulsion of Jews from Arab countries and Iran

Israel honors the Jews expelled from Arab nations and Iran on November 30, recalling the mass immigration to Israel after 1948.

Number of Jews living in Arab countries.