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.
Sponsored Times Square billboard claims 'Jesus is Palestinian,' wishes a 'Merry Christmas'
Norway Social Party lights Hanukkah candles in honor of Palestinians in Gaza
Australia creates special honor list for heroes of Bondi attack, will open nominations to public
Ogden man arrested for terrorist threats against Jewish community, explosives found in home
Ogden resident Skyler Rose was charged with threat of terrorism, seven counts of possession of weapons of mass destruction, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, and drug offenses.
Melbourne rabbi's Hanukkah-decorated vehicle firebombed on Christmas morning
The car’s interior was extensively damaged, and multiple windows appeared to be smashed. No one was inside the vehicle at the time of the attack.
School board votes to fire Pennsylvania principal over antisemitic voice message
The school district voted unanimously to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Phillip Leddy during a Tuesday special board meeting, replacing him with Susan Kanopka as interim principal.
FBI investigating IRGC Quds Force official identified by Mossad for targeting US officials
The FBI is investigating Saeed Tavakoli, an Iranian official linked to attacks on US, European officials, and Israelis, including incidents in Australia and Mexico.
Crown Heights stabber who wanted to 'kill a Jew' arrested
Twenty-three-year-old Armani Charles was charged with attempted assault, assault, and menacing with hate crime modifiers, and aggravated harassment for stabbing a Jewish man in a street altercation.
Antisemitic ISIS-tied rape, kidnapping plot conspirator on bail as Toronto Jews question safety
Azizov was released on bail under court-imposed conditions after being charged in August with 19 different offenses related to kidnapping, sexual assault, firearms, and conspiracy.
Jewish communities, MFA hold first J50 network forum to improve communication
Members of the J50 forum, which was founded during the May International Conference Against Anti-Semitism, met from Sunday evening until Tuesday.
New South Wales advances post-Bondi Beach massacre bills amid pro-Palestinian protests
The Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 passed through three readings in the Legislative Assembly on Monday and was amended by the Legislative Council.
Police officer injured in Bondi Beach massacre wakes from coma, another discharged from hospital
Constable Scott Dyson awoke from his medically induced coma for the first time on Tuesday. The officer had been in a coma since the terrorist attack in Bondi Beach.
Matt Gaetz claims Israeli operation behind prostitution, underage sex allegations
“Anti-semitism used to mean somebody who didn’t like Jews. Now it just means somebody Jews don’t like," Gaetz said in the episode.