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.

A police officer walks next to locals, after a man was arrested following a stabbing incident in the Golders Green area, which is home to a large Jewish population, in London, Britain, April 29, 2026.

Two wounded in London terror stabbing against Golders Green Jews, HAYI takes responsibility

Student watches the Republican presidential debate at the CAIR office (REUTERS/Jason Redmond)

'Victory to the resistance': CAIR allegedly cosponsored event writing letters to terrorists

AN ORTHODOX Jewish man walks by at a wall showing pictures of protesters killed during anti-government demonstrations in Iran, in Golders Green, London, Britain, March 7, 2026.

Police open investigation into Golders Green memorial wall arson


Jewish bloc returns to London pride parade after two year absence over safety concerns

Sapphic and Hineni are set to lead the Jewish community bloc, with Keshet UK explaining that it would be focusing on training, education, and other projects.

FILE PHOTO: Members of Keshet UK at the London Pride parade in 2018.

'Kill all Jews:' Synagogue defaced with swastika, apartments graffitied in German cities

The Cottbus Synagogue was found vandalized with a swastika painted on its facade before dawn Monday, Brandenburg Police said, marking the second defacement of the Jewish house of worship in four days

Graffiti calling for the death of Jews found in Berlin on April 26, 2026.

Seattle cultural festival applauds Palestinian terrorist speaker released in October 7 deal

Raed Abduljalil told participants of the Palestinian Cultural Resistance Festival, that their actions were "an essential part of the battle we are waging against the occupation and its supporters."

PEOPLE HOLD signs and Palestinian flags as they protest the arrest of former Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil and show support for Palestinians during a "Fight for Our Rights" demonstration at the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington, on March 15, 2025.

Five years after disaster, Israel limits Lag Ba'omer celebrations on Meron amid security fears

News guidelines were announced on Sunday night that only up to 1,500 people would be permitted to gather in the communities in the vicinity of Mount Meron: Safsofa, Or HaGanuz, Bar Yochai, and Meron.

 Compound 89 in Meron is seen ahead of next week’s Lag BaOmer celebrations, as police conduct an inspection tour around the tomb complex, April 26, 2026

Hamas organizing pro-Palestinian protests, raising funds in Netherlands, Dutch intelligence says

The AIVD warned about Iran's focus on offensive cyber programs, including influence operations, sabotage, and espionage, targeting Europe.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on the Zuiderstrand beach, during a protest against the violence in Gaza, on the sidelines of a NATO Summit, in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025.

Man with Iranian flag shirt charged in Brooklyn hate crime assaults on three Jews

Forty-one-year-old Andrze Wnuk was charged with three hate crime assaults, said the NYPD, after the force responded to reports of multiple assaults.

A New York City Police Department (NYPD) vehicle is seen outside the Israeli Consulate building in Manhattan, New York City, US, May 22, 2025

Devon man arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks in relation to UK Jewish sites

The Sunday arrest brought the total number of people arrested since the March 23 Golders Green arsons to 26.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty as fans of US mega-star Taylor Swift, so-called "Swifties", as arrive at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024, ahead of the first of five concerts she is playing at the stadium.

Global Sumud Flotilla embarks from Sicily, aiming to disrupt Gaza blockade

The Global Sumud Flotilla, with over 60 Italian and Spanish vessels, sets sail from Sicily to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, aiming to raise awareness and mobilize activism."

Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee members attend a press conference as humanitarian flotilla prepares to depart for Gaza, from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.

Missouri adopts IHRA’s antisemitism definition, boosts student protections

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signs a bill adopting the IHRA’s definition of antisemitism, strengthening protections against harassment in schools for Jewish students.

Missouri's Capitol Building in Jefferson City.

Outrage after man dressed as Hitler, standing on Israeli flag, salutes Boston Marathon runners

Israeli Consul to New England Benjamin Sharoni said that the incident was an attempt to intimidate Jewish runners, adding that the incident "must be condemned without reservation."

 Runners cross the finish line during the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.