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.
Hungary: How politics and familiarity can make culture more open to Jews - interview
Budapest becomes unexpected haven for Israelis as post–Oct. 7 migration surges
Hamas terrorist freed in hostage deal hosted in Canada, US orgs' webinar
Anti-Israel protester attempts to take Toronto officer's weapon at panel with Israeli politicians
Thomas Zinderdine was charged with assaulting and disarming an officer and uttering threats. He and his fellow 21-year-old activist were also charged with criminal harassment.
After 50 years, B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel Mariaschin warns fight against antisemitism continues
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: B’nai B’rith outgoing CEO Daniel Mariaschin reflects on changes in the Jewish world, after 50 years of advocacy.
Iran, Qatar, other foreign actors backing anti-Israel demonstrations, LA Israeli consulate says
The Israeli LA consulate warned that authorities need to pay attention to aggressive and violent protests before another Washington shooting occurs.
Man charged for giving terror literature to Manchester synagogue attacker
The 31-year-old British Pakistani was charged with one count of preparation for acts of terrorism not linked to the Heaton synagogue attack, and three counts of disseminating terrorist publications.
Fifth of GOP, Dem. voters hold anti-Jewish beliefs - Manhattan Institute poll
The poll of almost 3,000 American voters found divides between "Core Republicans" and newer Republicans, as well as younger and older GOP voters.
LA synagogue public safety event protested by anti-Israel activists
The protest was organized by Koreatown for Palestine and Nodutdol for Korean Community Development who took issue with the Israeli Los Angeles Consulate's involvement in the event.
Hamas infiltrated, manipulated aid NGOs, captured Gaza documents reveal - report
"NGOs in Gaza do not operate independently or neutrally," NGO Monitor said. "They are embedded in an institutionalized framework of coercion, intimidation, and surveillance that serves Hamas' terror."
Palestine Action vandals hospitalized amid hunger strike against proscription
The hunger strike began on November 2 to commemorate the anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, with activists Qesser Zuhrah and Amu Gib refusing food.
Ontario police raids arrest anti-Israel activists who blockaded, damaged property at defense expo
The police arrested five people in relation to blockading and property damage totaling $32,000 at an October defense exposition.
Jewish orgs. slam NGO report detailing 'Zionist attack on academic freedom'
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), American Jewish Committee (AJC), and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) made a joint statement calling out the report.