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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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


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.

Spain withdraws ambassador from Israel, furthering rift between Madrid and Jerusalem

The decree to dismiss Ana María Salomón Pérez from her position as Ambassador of Spain to the State of Israel was made by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday.

Spanish and Israeli flags are seen in this illustration taken June 23, 2025.

UK bans Al Quds Day march in London over terror and security concerns

The Al Quds Day Rally is a well-known part of an international day of demonstrations established in 1979 by then-Islamic supreme leader Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini.

Protestors march near Times Square for Al-Quds Day on April 5, 2024 in New York City. Al-Quds Day, also known as International Quds Day, is an annual observation held on the last Friday of Ramadan.

From the Western Wall to war sirens: A Chinese traveler’s unexpected Israeli journey - interview

"As a Chinese outsider with no ties to this region, I have become a 'radical observer,' witnessing firsthand how nations, religions, and cultures build walls of hatred that isolate humanity."

Sophia Zhan in a Tel Aviv underground carpark during sirens from Iran.

Swiss antisemitism report: Online hate up by 36.9%, real-world incidents fall in 2025

Switzerland saw a 36.9% rise in online antisemitism in 2025, despite real-world incidents dropping. The trend poses growing challenges for Jewish life and safety in the country.

Swiss flags are seen on the Swiss Parliament building (Bundeshaus) in Bern, Switzerland, November 6, 2024.

'Canada could face own Bondi Beach,' Haskel warns following Toronto synagogue shootings - interview

The Deputy Foreign Minister held an emergency online briefing on Sunday for dozens of Canadian opinion leaders, journalists, and politicians.

Stones of remembrance are place in front of Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach on January 22, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.

UNRWA fired Gaza school principal outed as being Hamas member, org. confirms to 'Post'

UNRWA confirmed the termination of Gaza principal Hafez Mousa after investigations linked him to Hamas and the October 7 massacre.

 UNRWA boys' prep school, Rafah, Gaza

Explosion damages synagogue in Liege, no injuries reported

Liege's mayor, Willy Demeyer, called the incident an "extremely violent act of antisemitism" in comments made to French-language public broadcaster RTBF.

View of buildings in Liege, Belgium on February 28, 2018.

Why war with Iran may not deliver the normalization Israel hopes for - analysis

Iran's military offensive will serve as clear proof that the Gulf States' policy of containment toward Iran has failed, said Ohad Merlin, Middle East expert at MIND Israel.

 Iran and Israel flags on geopolitical map.

Toronto’s synagogue attacks show how anti-Israel campaigning can quickly become violent - analysis

In December 2025, Davide Mastracci created a new project detailing seven institutions IDF soldiers attended, including two synagogues, both of which were attacked soon after.

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.