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.


Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to members of the media after participating in a mayoral debate, in New York, U.S., October 16, 2025.

Rabbi Michael Miller warns Mamdani’s election could endanger New York Jews

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani walks with supporters to 30 Rockefeller Plaza for the first mayoral debate in New York City, US, October 16, 2025.

Mamdani poses a danger to the security of the New York Jewish community, Park Avenue Rabbi says

Dr. Mike Evans Founder, Friends of Zion Heritage Center in Jerusalem

Evangelical leader Mike Evans says Israel is losing the media war, calls for new strategy


Man arrested after sending threats to Jewish conservative media personalities

Following a week long investigation by the Office of Statewide Prosecution, Nicholas Ray of Spring, Texas was arrested.

Laura Loomer arrives ahead of Donald Trump's debate with Democratic presidential nominee and Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 10, 2024.

Athens Panteion university bans unauthorized panel with Hamas terrorist

The event was set to host senior Hamas West Bank official Abdel Naser Issa, released from Israeli prison in February in exchange for hostages abducted during October 7.

Gather for Gaza's promotion of the event set to host senior Hamas leader Abdel Naser Issa at Panteion University in Athens, October 2025

Anti-Israel groups to protest South African Holocaust museum, pressure to label Gaza war 'genocide'

Anti-Israel activists plan protests at the Johannesburg Holocaust Centre, demanding it label Israel’s actions in Gaza as a genocide.

Members of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest outside the South African Jewish Museum, next to the Israeli consular office in Cape Town, South Africa, October 11, 2023.

US religious envoy-designate pledges to combat antisemitism, Christian persecution

US Religious Freedom Envoy Mark Walker visited Jerusalem and the Western Wall, pledging to fight antisemitism, defend persecuted Christians, and promote interfaith cooperation with Israel.

Mark Walker in Jerusalem by the Western Wall, October 20, 2025.

NYC candidate Mamdani faces backlash after photo with 1993 WTC attack unindicted co-conspirator

Leading New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticized over photo with Imam Wahhaj.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a mayoral debate, in New York, U.S., October 16, 2025.

‘Parasites:’ University of Sydney staffer suspended after harassing attendees at Sukkot event

A Uni of Sydney staffer was suspended after calling Jewish students “parasites” during a Sukkot event. A formal investigation is underway.

A University of Sydney staff member was suspended after allegedly harassing Jewish students and staff holding a Sukkot holiday event on campus last Thursday, calling students "parasites."

Senior Hamas terrorist released in deal to speak at Athens university

Senior Hamas terrorist released in February as part of a ransom for October 7 Massacre hostages is set to speak at a Wednesday panel at Panteion University in Athens.

Poster for a panel at Panteion University in Athens that will feature Abdel Nasser Issa, a senior Hamas terrorist that was released in February, 2025. October 19, 2025

With Maccabi, Disturbed events, Europe shows submission to the mob - comment

Banning fans from football matches and concerts are just the latest indicators that European states have accepted the idea of the mob's veto.

 PAOK fans gather in the city center to protest against Maccabi Tel Aviv - Thessaloniki, Greece - September 24, 2025.

Masked protesters disrupt Pomona college October 7 memorial speech by survivor

Masked intruders shouting “Zionists not welcome” disrupted a Pomona College October 7 memorial event featuring a survivor’s lecture.

 Students take part in an anti-Israel protest at Columbia University in New York City last month. Many students demonstrating against Israel likely do not know basic facts about the Mideast, the writer argues.

'Put the Zios in the ground:' After Oxford student arrest, UK groups back chant

British anti-Israel groups voiced support for a London protest chant calling to “put the Zios in the ground,” days after an Oxford student was arrested for inciting racial hatred at the rally.

Samuel Williams, a student at Oxford University's Balliol College, was suspended by the university over the chant "put the Zios in the ground."