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 PRO-PALESTINIAN demonstration is held in Paris last month. By singling out Israel, and only Israel, for scrutiny and condemnation, President Emmanuel Macron feeds into an increasingly hostile political climate in France, the writer argues.

Lyon spate of antisemitic incidents: Teen attacked near synagogue, Holocaust memorial defaced

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg departs on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, from the port of Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025

A second attempt: Greta Thunberg embarks on Gaza flotilla from Spain

Activists including Greta Thunberg, stand on a boat that is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, as seen from the port in Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025

Activist from terrorist-linked group joins latest Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg


'I am antisemitic': Elderly Jewish woman stabbed in Ottawa store by man with antisemitic history

"I am antisemitic and atheist," Rooke's social media account declared in a July 1 post detailing his hatred for Israel and Judaism as "the world's oldest cult."

  A Canadian flag flies in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. March 22, 2017.

Radical groups creating climate of fear at European universities - report

The report cited one Austrian professor who allegedly said that “anyone who recognizes Israel’s right to exist recognizes imperialism, colonialism and racism.”

A "Free Palestine" banner hangs near a tent camp at the University of Oslo, Norway, where demonstrators say that the UIO should not have a collaboration project with Israel, May 2, 2024.

New York mandates Title VI coordinators on campuses to counter antisemitism

"No one should fear for their safety while trying to get an education. It’s my top priority to ensure every New York student feels safe at school," Hochul said.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul gives a thumbs up after a press conference on the future of the Interborough Express (IBX), in Brooklyn, New York, US, August 1, 2025.

Atlanta man fired over antisemitic berating of fallen Border Police officer's father

The Bouyzks argued that it was "okay" that Lubin's daughter was killed because she was "an IDF soldier," and accused her of going to Israel to murder people.

Signs displayed on the lawn of Mark and Anna Bouzyk in Dunwoody, Atlanta.

'Say hello to the Mossad': San Francisco man convicted for firing blanks in synagogue

District Attorney Jenkins said in a statement that there was no place for antisemitism in the community, and her office would vigorously prosecute hate crimes.

Police officers seen in San Francisco, California, US, June 6, 2024

Vancouver politician seeks private prosecution against PFLP front group coordinator

In her sworn written statement, Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie alleged that Kates had facilitated and counseled terrorism by glorifying and defending terrorist entities.

PRO-PALESTINIAN protesters demonstrate outside the Liberal Party of Canada holiday party in Ottawa.

Con job or Iranian attacks? New revelations challenge theory on Sydney attacks - analysis

Will the ASIO or the Australian government explain where the con job ended and the IRGC plot began?

 Member of Parliament Josh Burns walks past the damaged Adass Israel Synagogue on December 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Iran is waging a war on the West, and Australian antisemitism is the latest front - analysis

The regime's operations in Australia show how they have been waging a war on the West and Diaspora Jews using criminal proxy groups, the same way they have backed groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

A protester raises a portriat of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a pro-Palestinian rally against Israel's actions and the ongoing food shortages in the Gaza Strip, in Sydney on August 3, 2025

Iran behind antisemitic arson attacks in Australia, Iranian diplomats expelled

Australia suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran and announced it would designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terror organization.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia , August 11, 2025.

'You’re part of genocide': Chilean synagogue targeted by anti-Israel vandals

The Jewish Community of Chile's representative body condemned the attack in a Sunday X/Twitter post, warning that acts of hatred could not be normalized.

 Palestine Action vandalized JNF offices, Hendon