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.

Synagogue targeted in first such arson attack in modern N. Macedonian history, April 12, 2026.

Twenty-two states condemn Iran, front group for 'lethal' worldwide terror attacks

An FBI insignia on a building in Washington, DC, US. March 15, 2029.

'Exterminate yourself and save us the trouble:' US man sentenced to prison for antisemitic threats

Leonie Gittani, instructing solicitor for alleged Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram, speaks to the media as she leaves Downing Centre Local and District Court with Senior Public Defender for New South Wales Richard Wilson SC, in Sydney, Australia, March 17, 2026.

Nineteen new charges brought against Bondi Beach massacre terrorist, bringing total to 78


Free Palestine party seeks to finalize registry for New Zealand elections

The “Free Palestine” party in New Zealand is seeking to register for the 2026 elections, running on a platform calling for the dismantling of Israel.

 People take part in a pro-Palestinian protest at Aotea Square in Auckland, New Zealand, October 14, 2023.

New Jersey man charged for attempting to aid ISIS, planned US attack on synagogues

Mohamed Sagha, 22, faces charges for aiding ISIS and planning potential attacks on US synagogues and military sites, according to the DOJ and FBI.

 The seal of the US Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.

UK, Canada, France, Norway, Australia, NZ sanction West Bank settler individuals, entities

Six countries, including the UK and Canada, imposed joint sanctions on West Bank settlers and entities over violence, calling the actions a threat to a two-state solution.

Palestinian demonstrators burn an Israeli flag during a protest against US position on Israeli settlements, in the West Bank city of Nablus, November 26, 2019.

UK Greens head Polanski calls to free convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti

"Free Marwan," read a shirt with the colors of the Palestinian flag worn by Polanski, the slogan referring to the former leader of the al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades.

BRITAIN'S GREEN Party Leader Zack Polanski leaves Broadcasting House on the day of his appearance on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show in London, Britain, May 3, 2026.

Over 60,000 march to support Israel in Toronto under heavy police protection

Six people were arrested during the event, as anti-Israel counter-protesters gathered near Earl Bales Park for the Walk Against Israel.

Over 60,000 people marched in support of Israel at the annual Walk With Israel event in Toronto on June 7, 2026.

California mayor who claimed that Bondi massacre was ‘false flag’ set to lose reelection bid

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of San Francisco celebrated Martinez's uncertified loss, asserting that voters had sent the message that "antisemitism has no place in public office."

Mayor Eduardo Martinez in one of his posts about Gaza.

NGOs, committee memo disputes House claims Biden admin directly funded judicial reform

The Committee had previously argued that the NGO Blue and White Future (BWF), which backed protest headquarters Hofshi B’Artzenu, may have been a "downstream recipient" of US grants.

(Illustrative) Former US President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to Vernon Electric Cooperative in Westby, Wisconsin, US, September 5, 2024.

Alleged Hamas operative who resided in Crete arrested by Greek authorities

The alleged Hamas operative had ordered explosives online, and laboratory equipment was found in homes raided in Crete and Athens.

Protesters hold a banner during a pro-Palestinian protest in front of the parliament building in Athens, Greece.

Manchester man pleads guilty to planning attack on UK defense facility with Heaton Park terrorist

The suspect is not directly linked to the Yom Kippur attack, but "conducted hostile reconnaissance alongside a man who would later commit a terrorist attack," a counterterror police officer said.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer visit the site of the Manchester synagogue attack, where multiple people were killed on Yom Kippur in what police have declared a terrorist incident, in north Manchester, Britain, October 3, 2025.

Object thrown through Toronto synagogue window, day after arson attack on Montreal synagogue

A window of the Mishkan Avraham synagogue was broken, but no injuries were reported. An investigation was opened, but as of writing there are no suspects.

Canadian flag