Hamas ally faces “doxxing” questions;
In our discussion with the organization, another Canadian journalist raised an even more immediate issue. They asked about controversy surrounding a website in Canada called “The Maple” which has faced criticism in Canada’s Jewish diaspora over concerns that the website’s journalists could be endangering Jewish Canadian citizens, schools, and community organizations.
The community’s fears center on The Maple’s “Find IDF Soldiers” project, launched in February 2025 by the publication’s opinion editor, Davide Mastracci. The database initially listed 85 Canadians who had served in the Israel Defense Forces, and has since expanded to over 200 profiles. The website also features a separate directory titled “GTA to IDF” that lists Jewish schools, synagogues, and children’s camps, claiming associations with the IDF.
The Maple maintains an unapologetically pro-Palestinian editorial stance and has focused extensively on Middle East policy since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. The “Find IDF Soldiers” database profiles are based on publicly available information from news articles, social media posts, and LinkedIn profiles. Among those listed is Ben Mizrachi, a 22-year-old dual Canadian-Israeli citizen and former IDF medic who was killed by Hamas terrorists while attempting to aid victims at the Nova Music Festival on October 7.
Nitsana addressed The Maple site question explicitly. She explained: “In the beginning, they listed IDF soldiers’ names. And now they list synagogues and schools and camps. So we are taking action against them.”
Did Davide Mastracci consider what the next most obvious step against him would be? Or is this going to be another two-tier system where names of Jewish owned businesses and homes can be freely advertised, and Muslims and their fellow travelers are protected? Do I even need to ask?
I’ve given a fair chunk to Friends of the IDF in the last couple years.
Gee, I’m so worried…
That I’ve been buying ammo in bulk for no reason.
I find myself in favor of the rabid-dog treatment for any and all Hamas-connected people these days.
And I would feel more sympathy for the rabid dog, who wouldn’t understand what was happening to it and wouldn’t be to blame.
Canada has both a moral and legal obligation to protect Jewish communities and to defend all people who value freedom, pluralism, and democratic life.
Ah yes…that brought a tear to my eye and should be chiselled above each door on Parliament Hill. But that ain’t how it works. The same immigration policies you’ve been at the forefront for years in this country are coming back to bite you in the ass.
Sad but it needs to be said.
Unfortunately Jews in this country don’t have the numbers that matter anymore and at a whopping half a million new arrivals a year, most of whom don’t like you much…it’s going to get a whole lot worse.
Shutting down those websites you don’t like because they differ politically from what you’re used to seeing? No thanks.
Been there done that. Free Dominion comes to mind and the same litany of complaints that were used to law-fare that site into extinction are the same ones you’re using.