ALEX CARSON

Alex Carson is the Diaspora, Antisemitism and Jewish World Correspondent for The Jerusalem Post. Originally from London and now based in Jerusalem, he reports on the critical issues, trends, and challenges impacting Jewish communities across the Diaspora. Prior to joining the Post, he gained extensive experience researching these subjects through deep open-source investigations with major pro-Israel advocacy organizations, including the Israel Advocacy Movement.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, in New York, US on September 24, 2026.

Boundless polling finds deep gaps in US ability to recognize instances of antisemitism

People attend a rally organised by Campaign Against Antisemitism outside Downing Street in London, Britain, April 30, 2026.

Half of British Jews emotionally attached to Israel, up sharply since October 7, JPR study finds

Houses in kibbutz Nir Oz, where residents where takedn hostage and later on murdered by Hamas terrorists in the October 7 massacre, southern Israel. September 30, 2025.

Gerald Posner analyzes whether Hamas actions on October 7 meets the legal standard for genocide


Kalaniyot faculty network strengthens campus ties to Israeli scholars, fights academic boycotts

MIT's Professor Dr. Yossi Sheffi, deeply impacted by campus antisemitism and anti-Israel protests, helped create Kalaniyot to combat academic boycotts and strengthen ties with Israeli researchers.

A pro-Palestinian protest encampment is re-occupied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, in Cambridge, Massachusetts,US, May 6, 2024.

Jewish contingent marches separately on 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street

When Jewish community members reached out to coordinate their presence at the march, they were met with hostility, dismissed as Zionist provocateurs. and told they were unwelcome.

An anti Zionist protester stands in front of banners at Cable Street on October 4, 2026 in London, England on the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street.

US judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against antisemitism watchdog groups

The case centered on social media posts by StopAntisemitism and the NJAC about a professional musician and music teacher after she sued the groups for defamation.

People take part in the National March for Palestine - hands off Gaza, a pro-Palestinian protest calling for the government to "end the genocide and stop arming Israel", in London, Britain, January 31, 2026.

Over 25 NYC Jewish groups oppose Mamdani antisemitism plan, demand new one

The coalition, consisting of over twenty-five New York City-based entities, stated that they represent "everyday New Yorkers across the city" who deal with antisemitism daily.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference to announce new legal action to protect immigrant families at City Hall in New York, New York, US, September 14, 2026.

Goyim Defense League flyers found at synagogue, B'nai Brith Canada call for investigation

The discovery followed a shooting at the synagogue on Yom Kippur, when a gunman opened fire on a police officer stationed outside as worshippers gathered.

Antisemitic flyer left at Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario on October 1, 2026.

Louisiana brothers charged for aiding Hamas terrorist with Gaza fundraising scam

According to unsealed documents, Louisiana brothers Abdel and Omar Adhami and Florida resident Raed Yousef were all accused of contributing to the Hamas financing network.

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard at a site as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased hostages, in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip December 3, 2025.

CAMERA reporting on antisemitism in Philadelphia schools cited in public hearing

According to CAMERA's investigation, the School District of Philadelphia shifted social studies to teach thematic elements of capitalism and racism, portraying Jews as 'oppressors.'

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Watchdogs uncovered conspiracy theories blaming Israel for staging flydubai incident

Within an hour of the attempted hijacking of a flydubai headed for Tel Aviv, conspiracy theories began circulating online positing that Netanyahu and the Mossad staged the incident.

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

ADL report finds systemic exclusion of Jewish, Israeli artists across US cultural institutions

Over 80% of respondents somewhat or strongly agreed that excluding Jews or their work from cultural spaces contributes to anti-Jewish hate, while 72% said the same about excluding Israelis.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, in New York, US on September 24, 2026.

University of Toronto hosting October 7 event, 'Honoring Our Martyrs' on massacre anniversary

The planned student vigil is scheduled for the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. A separate screening of a film titled "The Gaza Ghetto Uprising" is also scheduled.

This aerial view shows remnants of an encampment on the lawn of University of Toronto campus after a court injunction gave protestors of the pro-Palestinian encampment until to tear down their encampment or risk police enforcement of the injunction, in Toronto, Ontario, on July 3, 2024.