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.”