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. Use the video timestamps to jump to topics that matter most to you. Timestamps -: 00:00 - Highlights 01:43 - Introduction 04:05 - What he once believed in Zionism 08:29 - Myths or messages are the hardest to let go of 14:09 - Trauma is what fuels the violence 20:30 - Soul of Israeli society 24:28 - Self-defense a euphemism for impunity? 31:24 - World not moving right: Trauma or politically based strategy 36:28 - Peace without Israel is somehow possible 40:31 - European countries allowing Netanyahu to fly over 43:33 - Ways to still preserve that were sold by the Western institutions 50:23 - Capitalism compatible with empathy and justice 55:09 - Omar Ikkad speaks much like Francessca 57:46 - Some of the last questions 1:00:26 - Thank You #gaza #genocideingaza #palestine #israel #israelattackgaza #ahmedeldin #outloudwithahmedeldin #podcast Thanks for watching this amazing podcast. Don't forget to share this video with your friends and family.