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.

Sign on the wall of an officially shut down branch of the Muslim Brotherhood is seen on January 14, 2026 in Amman, Jordan.

Dutch House of Representatives adopts motion to ban Muslim Brotherhood in the Netherlands

Israeli emergency services work on a balcony after damage to two apartments following the impact of an Iranian projectile on March 15, 2026 in Bnei Brak, Israel.

Israeli international NGOs use disaster response skills to help missile-hit communities in Israel

Police officers pictured during a joint demonstration in Brussels to denounce the federal government's 'unfair and inhumane' measures, on Thursday 12 March 2026.

Belgium deploys military personnel to protect Jewish communities amid rising antisemitic threat


One in five UK university students would not have Jewish roommate, UJS polling finds

UJS report reveals 1 in 5 UK students refuse to live with Jewish peers, highlighting rising antisemitism on campuses and the challenges faced by Jewish students in higher education.

 The Gilbert Scott Building at the University of Glasgow.

Explosion near Amsterdam WTC linked to emerging group Ashab al-Yamin

"We are investigating this explosion," the spokesperson said. "The fire was immediately extinguished by security. We are reviewing footage and are calling on witnesses to contact the police."

Police arrest individuals who allegedly threw a red substance at an Israeli flag and red smoke bombs in the middle of a demonstration, on December 17, 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Wikipedia cited IRGC-linked media over 78,000 times, 'Post' investigation reveals

A investigation by The Jerusalem Post, reveals over 78,000 citations to IRGC-linked media on Wikipedia, exposing vulnerabilities to state-sponsored influence and manipulation of narratives.

 Wikipedia homepage on the computer screen under magnifying glass. Wikipedia is a free Internet encyclopedia.

Intl. Al Quds marches see thousands chant Hamas, Hezbollah support, blood libels

Al Quds Day rallies spark controversy as protesters support Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC. Despite bans in several countries, rallies continue with strong police presence.

A demonstrator holds a portrait of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at Times Square during an Al-Quds Day rally in Manhattan, New York City, US, March 13, 2026.

US Treasury designates four sham charities for funding Hamas' military wing

The designation was taken pursuant to the counterterrorism sanctions authority, Executive Order 13224. Hamas has been designated in the US since October 31, 2001.

Hamas terrorists gather during a public event in Khan Younis, Gaza, on February 1, 2025.

What is Ashab al-Yamin? New Shi’ite terror group claims synagogue attacks across Europe - exclusive

The group seemingly did not exist before this week and, unusually, does not have its own Telegram or social media channels. Usually, such groups create channels straight away.

A Togolese policeman, disguised as a terrorist, brandishes his weapon on October 20, 2022. (illustrative)

Man detained at Trondheim synagogue in Norway after security incident, police say

The arrested suspect is a man in his 20s who will remain under police custody and will be questioned during the evening.

LIGHT SHINES through the windows of a synagogue in Trondheim, Norway, January 16, 2020.

Report reveals Iranian soft-power infrastructure in the United Kingdom through charity sector

The 109-page report "Under influence: the Iranian Regime's abuse of the UK charity system and the limitations of oversight" explores a number of Iran-linked charities operating in the UK.

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.

In aftermath of synagogue shootings, Canada pledges $10m. to Jewish safety, community protection

Minister of Public Safety Gary announced that a dedicated investment of up to $10 million will be provided to eligible organizations, which will assist Jewish communities in enhancing security.

People gather in support of Palestinians as the Palestinian flag flies at Toronto’s City Hall, after Canada officially recognised the Palestinian state in September, in Toronto, Ontario Canada, November 17, 2025.

Mamdani hosting Mahmoud Khalil at iftar sends ‘troubling message,’ NYC Jewish officials say

Controversy erupts after NYC Mayor Mamdani hosts radical activist Mahmoud Khalil for iftar, drawing criticism from Jewish leaders over his stance on Israel.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji react as confetti falls during his inauguration ceremony in New York City, US, January 1, 2026.