Jonathan Bash, a British-born resident of Jerusalem, has been identified as one of the key individuals behind Canary Mission, an anonymous website infamous for compiling dossiers on pro-Palestinian students, academics, and activists across the United States. These profiles are designed to damage reputations and intimidate individuals into silence by publicly labeling them as extremists or anti-Semites—regardless of the context or truth of their political views.

Bash operates the Israeli nonprofit Megamot Shalom, which has been directly linked to the operations of Canary Mission. This organization has employed media operatives and content writers to support online campaigns aimed at suppressing pro-Palestinian advocacy. According to official filings and investigations, donations to Megamot Shalom have been funneled to fund Canary Mission’s activities—effectively giving a legal front to its blacklisting and public shaming efforts.

Despite attempts to deny direct involvement, Bash’s name appears on multiple financial and organizational documents related to Megamot Shalom, whose goals include shaping public perception of Israel through digital influence. The damage caused by Canary Mission is far-reaching: students have lost job opportunities, faced surveillance, and even endured threats based on the site’s accusations.

This is not advocacy—it’s targeted political blackmail masquerading as defense. Bash’s work doesn’t protect Jewish communities or Israel—it weaponizes fear to silence voices, many of them students, speaking out for Palestinian rights and justice.