Davide Mastracci
@davidemastracci.bsky.social
Opinion editor at The Maple.
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Davide Mastracci is the opinion editor at The Maple. He was previously the managing editor at Passage.
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Here’s a link to (almost) everything I’ve written since February 2020.
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NEW: Online mentions of Canadians’ IDF service are disappearing.
This article compiles the links in my Find IDF Soldiers database that have been deleted, made private or modified, resulting in the removal of mentions of Israeli military service.
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This article compiles the links in my Find IDF Soldiers database that have been deleted, made private or modified, resulting in the removal of mentions of Israeli military service.
www.readthemaple.com/online-menti...
Online Mentions Of Canadians’ IDF Service Are Disappearing
The Maple has recorded cases where pages linked to on the Find IDF Soldiers website have been deleted, modified or made private.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
NEW: Online mentions of Canadians’ IDF service are disappearing.
This article compiles the links in my Find IDF Soldiers database that have been deleted, made private or modified, resulting in the removal of mentions of Israeli military service.
www.readthemaple.com/online-menti...
This article compiles the links in my Find IDF Soldiers database that have been deleted, made private or modified, resulting in the removal of mentions of Israeli military service.
www.readthemaple.com/online-menti...
The Hind Rajab Foundation has submitted names of 24 Israeli soldiers to the ICC for the killing of Hind Rajab and others. They include dual nationals from Europe, Latin America and North America. It will be interesting to see if any are from Canada.
www.hindrajabfoundation.org/posts/her-na...
www.hindrajabfoundation.org/posts/her-na...
Her Name Was Hind, Her Foundation Takes her Killers to Court | THE HIND RAJAB FOUNDATION
HRF files ICC complaint naming 24 Israeli soldiers and commanders for the killing of Hind Rajab, her family, and two rescuers in Gaza.
www.hindrajabfoundation.org
October 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Hind Rajab Foundation has submitted names of 24 Israeli soldiers to the ICC for the killing of Hind Rajab and others. They include dual nationals from Europe, Latin America and North America. It will be interesting to see if any are from Canada.
www.hindrajabfoundation.org/posts/her-na...
www.hindrajabfoundation.org/posts/her-na...
NEW: I’ve published an article containing the names and profiles of 49 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military since October 7, 2023.
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These 49 Canadians Have Served In Israel’s Military Since Oct. 7
The Maple has identified 49 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military since Oct. 7, 2023.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
NEW: I’ve published an article containing the names and profiles of 49 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military since October 7, 2023.
www.readthemaple.com/these-49-can...
www.readthemaple.com/these-49-can...
Reposted by Davide Mastracci
NEW: I created a database containing profiles of 206 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military. This is the largest such collection of names and profiles in Canada, by far, and is a major expansion on the past version.
findidfsoldiers.net
findidfsoldiers.net
Find IDF Soldiers
A database from The Maple documenting Canadians that have served in the Israeli military.
findidfsoldiers.net
October 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
NEW: I created a database containing profiles of 206 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military. This is the largest such collection of names and profiles in Canada, by far, and is a major expansion on the past version.
findidfsoldiers.net
findidfsoldiers.net
NEW: I created a database containing profiles of 206 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military. This is the largest such collection of names and profiles in Canada, by far, and is a major expansion on the past version.
findidfsoldiers.net
findidfsoldiers.net
Find IDF Soldiers
A database from The Maple documenting Canadians that have served in the Israeli military.
findidfsoldiers.net
October 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
NEW: I created a database containing profiles of 206 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military. This is the largest such collection of names and profiles in Canada, by far, and is a major expansion on the past version.
findidfsoldiers.net
findidfsoldiers.net
NEW: The Canadian Press, which the vast majority of Canadian media outlets rely upon for style choices, will continue not using “Palestine” in most cases even after Canada’s recognition of the state.
Here’s what they told me when I asked why...
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Here’s what they told me when I asked why...
www.readthemaple.com/the-canadian...
The Canadian Press Will Continue Not Using ‘Palestine’ In Most Cases
Most Canadian news outlets follow CP’s style guidance, meaning the status quo on “Palestine” may continue.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
NEW: The Canadian Press, which the vast majority of Canadian media outlets rely upon for style choices, will continue not using “Palestine” in most cases even after Canada’s recognition of the state.
Here’s what they told me when I asked why...
www.readthemaple.com/the-canadian...
Here’s what they told me when I asked why...
www.readthemaple.com/the-canadian...
I have reached out to a wide-range of Canadian media outlets to ask if their approach to using the word “Palestine” will formally change following Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine. The article should come out this week.
September 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I have reached out to a wide-range of Canadian media outlets to ask if their approach to using the word “Palestine” will formally change following Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine. The article should come out this week.
Reposted by Davide Mastracci
NEW: The misguided belief in eternal Jewish victimhood is being weaponized to help allow Israel’s genocide to continue.
In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
www.readthemaple.com/exposing-jew...
In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
www.readthemaple.com/exposing-jew...
Exposing Jewish Exceptionalism In Canadian Media
The misguided belief in eternal Jewish victimhood is being weaponized to help allow Israel’s genocide to continue.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
NEW: The misguided belief in eternal Jewish victimhood is being weaponized to help allow Israel’s genocide to continue.
In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
www.readthemaple.com/exposing-jew...
In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
www.readthemaple.com/exposing-jew...
NEW: The misguided belief in eternal Jewish victimhood is being weaponized to help allow Israel’s genocide to continue.
In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
www.readthemaple.com/exposing-jew...
In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
www.readthemaple.com/exposing-jew...
Exposing Jewish Exceptionalism In Canadian Media
The misguided belief in eternal Jewish victimhood is being weaponized to help allow Israel’s genocide to continue.
www.readthemaple.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
NEW: The misguided belief in eternal Jewish victimhood is being weaponized to help allow Israel’s genocide to continue.
In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
www.readthemaple.com/exposing-jew...
In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
www.readthemaple.com/exposing-jew...
The Maple, along with hundreds of other news outlets, has joined Avaaz and Reporters Without Borders’ campaign to draw attention to the 220+ Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since October 2023.
Gaza has the bravest journalists in the world.
rsf.org/en/rsf-and-a...
Gaza has the bravest journalists in the world.
rsf.org/en/rsf-and-a...
September 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Maple, along with hundreds of other news outlets, has joined Avaaz and Reporters Without Borders’ campaign to draw attention to the 220+ Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since October 2023.
Gaza has the bravest journalists in the world.
rsf.org/en/rsf-and-a...
Gaza has the bravest journalists in the world.
rsf.org/en/rsf-and-a...
Reposted by Davide Mastracci
NEW: Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear.
www.readthemaple.com
August 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
NEW: Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
NEW: Air Canada flight attendants have made labour history, writes Adam King.
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Air Canada Flight Attendants Have Made Labour History
We should celebrate their courage while recognizing that the fight against unjust government interference isn’t over.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
NEW: Air Canada flight attendants have made labour history, writes Adam King.
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NEW: Round 3 of Find IDF Soldiers is in progress. If you have know of Canadians who have ever been in the Israeli military that are not already included in this list, email hello [at] readthemaple [dot] com with “Find IDF Soldiers” as the subject line.
findidfsoldiers.net/soldiers/
findidfsoldiers.net/soldiers/
SOLDIERS - Find IDF Soldiers
Find IDF Soldiers is a database from The Maple documenting Canadians that have served in the Israeli military.
findidfsoldiers.net
August 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
NEW: Round 3 of Find IDF Soldiers is in progress. If you have know of Canadians who have ever been in the Israeli military that are not already included in this list, email hello [at] readthemaple [dot] com with “Find IDF Soldiers” as the subject line.
findidfsoldiers.net/soldiers/
findidfsoldiers.net/soldiers/
NEW: Earlier this year, Canada authorized two military export permits worth $37.2 million for goods for Israel’s Iron Dome, reveals @alexcosh.bsky.social. This is the first confirmation that the goods were used for this purpose.
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Liberal Government Authorized New Exports For Israel’s Iron Dome
“By approving exports related to the Iron Dome, Canada is providing a shield for Israel’s genocidal attacks on Palestinians.”
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August 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
NEW: Earlier this year, Canada authorized two military export permits worth $37.2 million for goods for Israel’s Iron Dome, reveals @alexcosh.bsky.social. This is the first confirmation that the goods were used for this purpose.
www.readthemaple.com/liberal-gove...
www.readthemaple.com/liberal-gove...
NEW: I wrote a response to the sinister ‘Letter From World Jewry’ that Irwin Cotler received widespread media coverage for signing. It’s an attempt at whitewashing Israel’s crimes with little care given to Palestinians.
www.readthemaple.com/rebutting-th...
www.readthemaple.com/rebutting-th...
Rebutting The London Initiative’s ‘Letter From World Jewry’
The open letter is a sinister attempt at whitewashing Israel’s crimes with little care given to Palestinian genocide victims.
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August 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEW: I wrote a response to the sinister ‘Letter From World Jewry’ that Irwin Cotler received widespread media coverage for signing. It’s an attempt at whitewashing Israel’s crimes with little care given to Palestinians.
www.readthemaple.com/rebutting-th...
www.readthemaple.com/rebutting-th...
Did you know that Canadian flight attendants work an average of 35 hours per month for free? They are only paid for in-flight hours even though their labour extends well before and after flight. This has to change. Read more from Adam King in 2023.
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Unpaid Flight Attendant Work Can’t Fly Any Longer
Canadian flight attendants work an average of 35 hours per month for free, and are exempt from some federal labour benefits.
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August 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Did you know that Canadian flight attendants work an average of 35 hours per month for free? They are only paid for in-flight hours even though their labour extends well before and after flight. This has to change. Read more from Adam King in 2023.
www.readthemaple.com/unpaid-fligh...
www.readthemaple.com/unpaid-fligh...
NEW: ITV and CBC journalists both went on Jordanian flights over Gaza.
The ITV journalists recorded what they saw and broadcast it to the world.
CBC, meanwhile, agreed with an Israeli censorship order and didn’t record any video.
@alexcosh.bsky.social reports.
www.readthemaple.com/cbc-agreed-t...
The ITV journalists recorded what they saw and broadcast it to the world.
CBC, meanwhile, agreed with an Israeli censorship order and didn’t record any video.
@alexcosh.bsky.social reports.
www.readthemaple.com/cbc-agreed-t...
CBC Agreed To Follow Israeli Censorship Order On Gaza Aid Drop Flight
According to the CBC, Israel said filming Gaza from above would “jeopardize flights.”
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August 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
NEW: ITV and CBC journalists both went on Jordanian flights over Gaza.
The ITV journalists recorded what they saw and broadcast it to the world.
CBC, meanwhile, agreed with an Israeli censorship order and didn’t record any video.
@alexcosh.bsky.social reports.
www.readthemaple.com/cbc-agreed-t...
The ITV journalists recorded what they saw and broadcast it to the world.
CBC, meanwhile, agreed with an Israeli censorship order and didn’t record any video.
@alexcosh.bsky.social reports.
www.readthemaple.com/cbc-agreed-t...
Reposted by Davide Mastracci
CBC is the only major news outlet that almost never cites our extensive reporting on this.
Other major outlets cited our reporting and only credited us when we asked them to.
Other major outlets cited our reporting and only credited us when we asked them to.
@alexcosh.bsky.social at @readthemaple.bsky.social has been reporting on Canada's arms shipments and sales to Israel for over a year - they have published a lot of details about this that the CBC has overlooked.
Which Canadian Weapons Fuel Israel’s ‘Textbook Genocide’ Of Palestinians? The Feds Don’t Disclose
“The speed at which Israel is killing civilians is just absolutely shocking and alarming.”
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July 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
CBC is the only major news outlet that almost never cites our extensive reporting on this.
Other major outlets cited our reporting and only credited us when we asked them to.
Other major outlets cited our reporting and only credited us when we asked them to.
NEW: The income gap in Canada has reached a record high.
In 2025 Q1, the top 20% of households held 64.7% of all wealth, while the bottom 40% accounted for just 3.3%.
Read the latest issue of Class Struggle from Adam King.
www.readthemaple.com/the-income-g...
In 2025 Q1, the top 20% of households held 64.7% of all wealth, while the bottom 40% accounted for just 3.3%.
Read the latest issue of Class Struggle from Adam King.
www.readthemaple.com/the-income-g...
The Income Gap In Canada Has Reached A Record High
The wealthiest amass more through higher salaries and passive income, while workers face stagnating wages.
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July 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
NEW: The income gap in Canada has reached a record high.
In 2025 Q1, the top 20% of households held 64.7% of all wealth, while the bottom 40% accounted for just 3.3%.
Read the latest issue of Class Struggle from Adam King.
www.readthemaple.com/the-income-g...
In 2025 Q1, the top 20% of households held 64.7% of all wealth, while the bottom 40% accounted for just 3.3%.
Read the latest issue of Class Struggle from Adam King.
www.readthemaple.com/the-income-g...
Reposted by Davide Mastracci
NEW: Subsidizing The Occupation is a major project from The Maple explaining how you and other Canadians have helped fund Israeli violence.
www.subsidizingtheoccupation.ca
www.subsidizingtheoccupation.ca
Subsidizing The Occupation
Discover how charitable donations and tax breaks in Canada are subsidizing the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
www.subsidizingtheoccupation.ca
July 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: Subsidizing The Occupation is a major project from The Maple explaining how you and other Canadians have helped fund Israeli violence.
www.subsidizingtheoccupation.ca
www.subsidizingtheoccupation.ca
NEW: Subsidizing The Occupation is a major project from The Maple explaining how you and other Canadians have helped fund Israeli violence.
www.subsidizingtheoccupation.ca
www.subsidizingtheoccupation.ca
Subsidizing The Occupation
Discover how charitable donations and tax breaks in Canada are subsidizing the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
www.subsidizingtheoccupation.ca
July 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: Subsidizing The Occupation is a major project from The Maple explaining how you and other Canadians have helped fund Israeli violence.
www.subsidizingtheoccupation.ca
www.subsidizingtheoccupation.ca
NEW: Amazon workers in British Columbia have won union certification, marking a major breakthrough. Now they need to secure a contract, writes Adam King.
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Amazon Workers In B.C. Have Won Union Certification
In many ways, however, the fight has only begun: the union must now secure a contract.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
NEW: Amazon workers in British Columbia have won union certification, marking a major breakthrough. Now they need to secure a contract, writes Adam King.
www.readthemaple.com/amazon-worke...
www.readthemaple.com/amazon-worke...
BREAKING: Two charges against Yves Engler alleging he harassed Dahlia Kurtz have been dropped. Four charges against Engler remain, alleging he harassed a Montreal police investigator assigned to the case. Read more from @alexcosh.bsky.social.
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www.readthemaple.com/two-charges-...
Two Charges Against Pro-Palestine Activist Yves Engler Dropped
“It’s a victory for those of us who oppose Canada’s complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.”
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July 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
BREAKING: Two charges against Yves Engler alleging he harassed Dahlia Kurtz have been dropped. Four charges against Engler remain, alleging he harassed a Montreal police investigator assigned to the case. Read more from @alexcosh.bsky.social.
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The Canadian Jewish News has retracted a podcast it published on July 11, in which the guest said, “Canadians need to be proud to be called Islamophobic.” The guest was from the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy lol. thecjn.ca/news/retract...
Retraction of the 'North Star' podcast episode from July 11, 2025
A note from The CJN.
thecjn.ca
July 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Canadian Jewish News has retracted a podcast it published on July 11, in which the guest said, “Canadians need to be proud to be called Islamophobic.” The guest was from the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy lol. thecjn.ca/news/retract...
NEW: Uber drivers have unionized for the first time in Canada, writes Adam King.
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Uber Drivers Have Unionized For The First Time In Canada
UFCW Local 1518 in British Columbia has announced that 500 drivers in Greater Victoria unionized.
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July 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
NEW: Uber drivers have unionized for the first time in Canada, writes Adam King.
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