Israel, Gaza, and the Empire of Lies: Dr. Gabor Maté on Truth and Trauma

Dive deep into the Israeli genocide in Gaza through the eyes of Dr. Gabor Maté, a holocaust survivor and leading expert on trauma, as he breaks down the human cost behind Israel's crimes against humanity. 

From the trauma that fuels oppression to the chilling parallels between what Nazi Germany did to Jews and what Israel is now doing to Palestinians — Maté holds nothing back.

This powerful conversation brings together voices like Omar El Akkad, Mohammed El Kurd, Francesca Albanese, and Ahmed Eldin to offer honest, nuanced perspectives on the ongoing humanitarian crisis, the roots of violence, and the urgent need for truth and justice.

In this video, you’ll get:

Dr. Gabor Maté’s insights on how trauma fuels cycles of violence affecting both Israelis and Palestinians.

A clear and compassionate overview of the Gaza war, including the civilian toll and why this so-called war is being described as genocide by international observers.

A critical look at the Netanyahu government’s role and the global response, including debates over the normalization of mass killing and calls to stop arming Israel.

Perfect for anyone seeking to understand the Israel-Gaza war beyond the headlines — this video uses clear language to unpack complex ideas on genocide, war, trauma, and the ongoing struggle for justice.

Stay informed on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Gaza genocide with expert voices guiding you through the facts and emotions driving this devastating chapter in world history.

Gabor Maté and Cornel West on Gaza and the Human Soul

 

Presidential candidate Cornel West and author Gabor Maté met for the first time this week to discuss the horrors of Israel’s war on Gaza. 

“I don’t know about you,” Dr. Maté says to Dr. West, “but for me, what’s going on is one of the heaviest things, if not the heaviest thing, I’ve witnessed in my whole life. I don’t know how to compare tragedies, but there’s something about what’s going on right now that seems heavier and darker.” West responds: “When you watch precious human beings being literally killed, crushed, demeaned, degraded, day after day, it makes you think that this particular historical moment has a certain grimness and darkness that others don’t.” 

 The two men use their complex histories with tragedy and suffering to analyze the horror of the current moment. “I’ve always felt that no evil would surprise me and no despair would paralyze me,” West continues, “because you and I know the history of the species.” But the conversation that stems from this is a much more hopeful one, where the scholars’ vast study of philosophy and history intertwine to create a message not of helplessness but of possibility.

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