ALEX CARSON

Alex Carson is the Diaspora, Antisemitism and Jewish World Correspondent for The Jerusalem Post. Originally from London and now based in Jerusalem, he reports on the critical issues, trends, and challenges impacting Jewish communities across the Diaspora. Prior to joining the Post, he gained extensive experience researching these subjects through deep open-source investigations with major pro-Israel advocacy organizations, including the Israel Advocacy Movement.

Dutch police in riot gear stand next to demonstrators including some with the Prince's Flag during a far-right rally named 'We Are The People' at the Malieveld in The Hague on September 19, 2026. (illistrative)

Antisemitism in Czech Republic surges over 400% since 2020, European human rights report finds

NHS Blood and Transplant embroidery seen on the uniform of a member of staff, following the announcement of the re-balloting voted in the long-running dispute over pay and staffing, in London, Britain, February 18, 2023.

UK reports progress on Lord Mann’s NHS antisemitism review recommendations

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A poster against antisemitism is seen on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Markham, Ontario, Canada on March 22, 2025.

British Jewish orgs. launch new workplace antisemitism guidance with UK Business Secretary


Yair Golan's Democrats set to win eight Knesset seats in 2026 Israeli election

Israeli election exit polls project eight seats for Yair Golan's Democrats, potentially more than doubling the party's parliamentary representation as coalition negotiations loom.

Democrats party chairman Yair Golan and members of his party celebrate at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

American, Israeli Jews report stronger bonds despite challenges of recent years, survey finds

A new JFNA survey found that 72% of American Jews and 75% of Israeli Jews feel a sense of commonality, challenging perceptions of a growing divide between the communities.

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Some 75% of Jewish employees find workplace DEI approaches inconsistent on antisemitism - study

The study follows Pearn Kandola's 2024 research on workplace antisemitism and Islamophobia, which tracked a nearly 50% increase in antisemitic incidents following October 7.

A Jewish man works in an office.

UK antisemitism watchdog GnasherJew exposes 40 antisemitic healthcare workers in NHS

"The GMC has taken little to no action on our reports," GnasherJew said in a statement to The Jerusalem Post.

The logo of the National Health Service is seen on the exterior of St Thomas' Hospital on March 13, 2025 in London, England.

Award-winning producer receives £400,000 payout from BBC over workplace antisemitism claim

"I stood up for who I was," Lucie Kon said. "I stood up for what I believed to be right. The BBC says, 'Bring your authentic self to work.' And I did, and I lost my job as a result."

A pedestrian walks past a BBC logo at Broadcasting House in central London

Pope Leo meets with AJC delegation, reaffirms condemnation of antisemitism

The ties between AJC and the Catholic Church date back to at least 1915, with the Holy See and the advocacy group maintaining a decades-long partnership.

Pope Leo greets faithful as he arrives to hold his first weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square since cancer surgery, at the Vatican, October 21, 2026.

Jewish Futures 2026 conference to explore how AI could reshape Jewish education

The event will convene Jewish educators and thought leaders to examine how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are changing how young people learn, connect, and process information.

The midtown Manhattan skyline is pictured from the top of the Empire State Building in New York on March 3, 2026.

Over 200 US rabbis demand US Senate candidate El-Sayed make Jewish safety commitments

The rabbi's open letter called on El-Sayed to align his campaign with Obama’s legacy of Jewish inclusion within the Democratic Party.

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, US October 24, 2026.

Three years, hundreds of millions: JFNA report details Diaspora impact on post-Oct. 7 Israel

The funds were distributed to multiple causes, including medical and trauma relief, economic relief, community resilience, and education-related programs.

A view of homes destroyed and burned in the Hamas October 7, 2023 massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, August 5, 2026

Jewish Federations to hire 100 professionals to combat rising antisemitism across North America

JFNA launched a $35 million initiative to fight antisemitism and has expanded its efforts in 120 communities across the United States.

American Jews and their supporters participate in the March for Israel in Washington, DC, earlier this month.