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.
Florida man charged for threatening Americans with Hamas symbols
Two Israels that don’t exist: James Lindsay on how the American Right, and Left, get it wrong
Anti-Israel org. places bounties on heads of Israeli academics for assassination
Terrorist who attempted stabbing near Gaza left Canadian army only 12 days prior
Canadian former reservist Zachareah Quraishi flew to Israel and approached civilians with a knife, reportedly saying, “The IDF is killing civilians in Gaza.”
Elders of Zions 2.0? Conspiracy on Jewish book about destroying Islam trends online
A viral Arabic conspiracy claims a non-existent book details a Jewish plot, showing how online antisemitism spreads through influencers.
'Antisemitism is anti-American': Senate holds hearing for antisemitism envoy
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun’s nomination as US Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism sparks debate over his bipartisan approach.
Second 'noxious substance' attack on Toronto pro-Palestinian activists in two weeks
A 59-year-old man was charged with assault with a weapon and administering a noxious substance.
NSW introduces new laws against neo-Nazi rallies, deports South African protester
Attorney General Michael Daley submitted a bill to the NSW state parliament to amend the 1900 Crimes Act, making it an offense to publicly engage in conduct that indicates support for Nazi ideology.
Herut Canada charity status revoked amid rising challenges to Jewish NGOs
Herut Canada’s charity status was revoked after an audit was triggered, making it the third Jewish Canadian organization to lose its charity status in two years.
Russian-Israeli released from Libyan jail after breaking into Tripoli synagogue
The man, who lives in Russia, entered through a border crossing between Tunisia and Libya.
Maryland man pleads guilty for mailing violent antisemitic threats to 25 Jewish sites
Some of the letters, which were sent between March 2024 and June 2025, threatened arson or explosive attacks on the sites.
Texas governor designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood criminal, terrorist groups
Texas Governor Greg Abbott labeled the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR terrorist and criminal groups, citing alleged Hamas ties and national security concerns.
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.