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.


Activist Linda Sarsour speaks as protesters gather at Foley Square calling for the release of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 14, 2025.

Linda Sarsour: Mamdani's biggest financial backer is Council on American–Islamic Relations

 Tucker Carlson, founder of Tucker Carlson Network, holds a pack of nicotine pouches while speaking during the AmericaFest 2024 conference sponsored by conservative group Turning Point in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. December 19, 2024.

Heritage Foundation backtracks on Tucker Carlson as rift on far-Right antisemitism continues

Head of WZO Yaakov Hagoel.

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.

(L-R:) US President Donald Trump; Zohran Mamdani

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

Democratic candidate Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani participates in a second New York City mayoral debate with independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, October 22, 2025

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.

People walk towards a polling site during early voting in the New York City mayoral election in Manhattan in New York City, US, October 27, 2025.

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.

Satmar Jews walk in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on December 16, 2023.

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.

 THE 1993 OSLO Accords between Israel and the PLO were signed in Washington, with a beaming president Bill Clinton presiding over the White House ceremony

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."

Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales attends the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2025.

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.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks outside the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx on Friday. The writer asks: Does Mamdani still not understand that anti-Israel rhetoric has generated a sharp spike in antisemitic violence?

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.

Bulgarian Jewish community members attend a pray during a commemoration ceremony paying tribute to the victims of Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, on the first anniversary of the attack, at the Sofia synagogue on October 7, 2024.

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.

Chechnya's supreme mufti, Salah Mezhiev, pictured in 2023.

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."

 Chabad Jamaica delivering aid after hurricane Melissa ravages area, November 2, 2025.