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.
Linda Sarsour: Mamdani's biggest financial backer is Council on American–Islamic Relations
Heritage Foundation backtracks on Tucker Carlson as rift on far-Right antisemitism continues
Perez for WZO pres? WZC vote extended, but agreement renegotiated
New York Jews voting for 'Jew-hater' Zohran Mamdani are stupid, Trump says in fiery attack
"Any Jewish person that votes for Zohran Mamdani, a proven and self professed JEW HATER, is a stupid person!!!," the US president wrote on Truth Social.
NYC mayoral race heats up as Mamdani pulls ahead of Cuomo, Sliwa
Polls set to close 4 a.m. Israeli time • Mamdani: Our time has come, New York • New Yorkers have to vote "like our city depends on it," rival Andrew Cuomo says
NYC mayoral election day looms in vote of consequence for city’s Jews
The city's Jewish community has been divided in its support of Mamdani, with some rabbis arguing that those in favor of the Muslim candidate are voting for him despite his anti-Israel history.
Satmar Ahronim rift: Leaders endorse Cuomo after another backs Mamdani
Following the endorsements, both Cuomo and Mamdani responded, thanking the community's leaders and promising to make New York better for all.
With hope for peace, Diaspora Jewry remembers Rabin 30 years after assassination
From the World Zionist Organization's global memorial to ceremonies across the US and UK, Jewish Diaspora communities commemorate 30 years since the Rabin assassination.
Wikipedia's 'Gaza Genocide' article an example of how neutrality needs to be improved, founder says
Jimmy Wales warned the "Gaza Genocide" article needed immediate attention, as it "failed to meet the neutrality standards of Wikipedia."
Jeremy Corbyn hosts phone bank in support of Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor
In a Zoom event with volunteers, Corbyn's team called New Yorkers to convince them to vote for Mamdani in the upcoming New York City mayoral elections.
Antisemitic graffiti defaces Sofia synagogue, fallen soldiers memorial in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Central Israelite Religious Council said that the graffiti, which painted "Free Palestine" over a fallen soldiers mural, was the latest of three vandalism attacks against Jews.
Chechnya mufti: Jews are the 'enemies of Islam,' spreading Atheism, Satanism
Chechen Mufti Salah Mezhiev's antisemitic remarks sparked backlash from the Russian Chief Rabbi, urging Muslim leaders to condemn his hateful statements.
Jamaica's Chabad center survives hurricane Melissa, as Rabbi Raskin plans recovery, aid efforts
Hurricane Melissa damaged Chabad in Jamaica, though the synagogue's prayer hall is mostly in "good condition."