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.

An RNLI lifeboat is piloted down the River Thames backdropped by the Palace of Westminster and The Elizabeth Tower more commonly known as 'Big Ben' in London on March 4, 2026.

British MPs raise concerns about London Al Quds march over Iran, terrorism links

 Thousands of Shluchim pose for a “class picture” outside Chabad World Headquarters

Chabad warns of rising threats to Jewish communities worldwide amid Iran conflict

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march past King's College, one of the few colleges that have divested from companies benefiting from the Israeli war.

UK gov't launches independent review into 'scourge' of antisemitism in England's schools


Australia officially bans Hizb ut-Tahrir, supporters or members to face 15 years in jail

Under the ban, people who support, join, or associate with the group will now face up to 15 years in jail.

Supporters and members of the Islamist party Hizb Ut-Tahrir carry their party's flags and shout slogans during a rally in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, in support of Palestinians, and against Russian and the U.S. intervention in Syria October 16, 2015.

Risk of activated Iranian sleeper cells heightens amid war, putting Europe, US at risk

Following violent attacks in Austin and Toronto, counterterrorism experts warn that Iranian sleeper cells and lone wolves in the West are being activated in response to the escalating war in Iran.

 A woman waves an Iranian flag upsidedown as people take part in a motorcade demonstration in support of Iran and Palestinians, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, June 26, 2025

Khamenei's farewell ceremony postponed due to anticipated high turnout, security preparations

The precise date and time of the farewell ceremony will be announced shortly, according to Iranian state media.

A demonstrator holds a burning photo of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in London, Britain, January 11, 2026

Is Britain falling behind allies on IRGC? Expert explains costs of delayed proscription - interview

Experts warn the UK is "playing catch-up" by failing to proscribe the IRGC. While the government hints at new "proxy-disruption" tools, critics call the delay a threat to national security.

Demonstrators gather as Stop the Hate UK holds a protest calling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to support the Iranian people, proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and free Iran from the Islamic Republic, outside Downing Street, London, Britain, January 11, 2026.

ADL warns of surging antisemitic conspiracy theories following US-Israel strikes on Iran

The ADL's Center on Extremism reported a rapid convergence of far-right and far-left groups promoting narratives of "Zionist control" and "Operation Epstein Fury" following military action in Iran.

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks onstage at ADL's Never Is Now conference on March 3, 2025 in New York City.

Iran conflict may push Gulf states toward Israel, but anti‑Israel sentiment persists - interview

Iran’s current strikes could open a window for Israel to improve ties with Gulf states, but caution is needed as fears of Israeli influence and anti-Israel narratives persist, says expert.

 Iran and Israel flags on geopolitical map.

How Hezbollah’s narco-trafficking networks help finance Iran’s global strategy

While it is true that Iran provides most of Hezbollah's financing, crime, including drug trafficking, gun running, blood diamonds, illicit timber, and even human trafficking.

Bags of cocaine that were seized by Israel Police.

Unknown suspect fires gun at Toronto synagogue on first night of Purim, police investigate

Toronto police were called to Temple Emanu‑El at around 10:49 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Officers found multiple bullet holes in the synagogue’s front windows and launched an investigation.

A general view of the police station on January 29, 2014 in Toronto, Canada.

Two UK crypto exchanges moved $1 b. for IRGC using fake front woman

Newman has UK corporate records, a promotional video and a global footprint.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

UK intelligence service GCHQ urges businesses to prepare for Iranian cyberattacks

NCSC encouraged organizations to prepare to respond to Iran-linked hacktivists by reading previously issued advisories on DDoS attacks, phishing activity and ICS Targeting.

Iranian flag and cyber code [Illustrative]