Dr. Gabor Maté on Israel/Palestine - October 28, 2023

Dr. Gabor Maté shares his reflections on Israel/Palestine including recent tragic events on and following October 7th, 2023. This conversation was recorded on October 28, 2023, and was facilitated by Hannah Maté. Please be mindful to engage in respectful discourse in the comments amidst inevitable political disagreement on this subject matter.
Resources - Cited in Video:
Places to donate:
The Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund - www.pcrf.net
Dror Israel - www.drorisrael.org
Please share additional worthy causes in the comments
Social media handles/links of voices/activism on the topic of Israel/Palestine:
Jewish Voice for Peace - @Jewishvoiceforpeace
Independent Jewish Voices - www. ijvcanada.og
If Not Now - @Ifnotnoworg
Democracy Now! - @democracynow
Gideon Levy - @levy_haaretz
Amira Hass - @Hass_Haaretz
Chris Hedges - @chrislynnhedges
Norman Finkelstein - @normfinkelstein
The Grayzone News - @thegrayzonenews
Ali Abunimah - @aliabunimah - and The Electronic Intifada electronicintifada.net/
Yousef Munayyer - @yousefmunayyer
Noura Erakat - @4noura
Aaron Maté - @aaronjmate
Daniel Maté - @danielbmate
Books recommended by Gabor in this video:
The Birth of Israel: Myths and Realities by Simha Flapan
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017 by Rashid Khalidi
Gaza: An Inquest Into Its Martyrdom by Norman Finkelstein
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappé

[@AkeruShinzo]

I am a Palestinian and dr Gabor is the manifestation of an honest, compassionate human being. I see him as a role model for humanity

[@LarsGsanger]

Then you are totally in the dark

[@Tomwally66]

@@LarsGsangeryou’re obviously in the light

[@LarsGsanger]

@@Tomwally66 You bet!

[@FruityHappiness9]

​@@LarsGsangerthen you are totally brainwashed.

[@duajek]

​@@LarsGsangerthen enlighten us instead of throwing words with no proof? Show us evidence we're in the dark? Or are you just repeating what you've been taught without even thinking

[@adnanmansour8757]

Thank you Dr Mate & Hannah for your compassion and humanity. As a 75 year old displaced Palestinian at the age of 40 days, I only wish for Peace, harmony and justice for all Palestinians & Israels. It is time to stop the bloodshed and suffering and respect one another.

[@avivapadrutt7952]

Thank to you too. I wish, there would be more palestinians having your opinion & stand for what is right. Compassion, respect & acceptance for each other, is the only way to achieve peace for all. Wishing you a blessed peaceful life. Shalom & Salam to you Sir❤

[@mumufried9083]

So do I and so do all Jews and most likely most Palestinians alike. But don't be fooled. WE are not dealing with a normal governing regime here. Hamas is a dangerous, radical islamist movement and you simply cannot negotiate with such people. Israel has tried repeatedly and even handed over Gaza to the Palestinians in 2005. And look where we are now.

[@Riz-Khan]

It's Oppenheimer

[@MD-pl8fr]

​@@avivapadrutt7952how do you there aren't more? What are your resources of Palestinians' view point?

[@ThirstyKaren]

⁠@@MD-pl8frI have only seen 1 prominent Muslim condemn hamas’ actions. If they object publicly it will be viewed as a betrayal of their faith.

[@user-pj9ov3xk8c]

Thank you Dr. Mate (and family)! My heart is with you. I am half Palestinian. My father was born and raised in Ramallah. I am a genetic descendent of the Christian Arab tribe that founded Ramallah, hundreds of years ago. All of my immediate family fled the area in the late 1940’s My father married a white American and here I am today, standing in my kitchen in California crying while I watch your video. Aware how little my voice matters to most people I encounter on a daily basis. Often feeling powerless and alone in my grief, especially since I pass for White and spend time in protestant circles. I often feel like no one I know wants to hear the true history of the region or consider the humanity of both or either side. I have tried over and over again! Being asked to think critically seems to be very inconvenient for most of the people I know. :( Thank you. Thank you for using your voice. Thank you in general for all of the ways’s you have worked to make the world a better place over so many years. I am also an RN, and appreciate all the work you’ve done in relation to medicine, harm reduction, public health etc. I am a true fan, and I stand in solidarity with you in shared grief over this conflict.

[@TOBDNCNG-Marygrace]

Much love and big hugs for you! Thank you for telling your story.

[@teocak7202]

Hugs from Muslim friend ♥️

[@devapala879]

wow.....a descendant of the Ghassanids!

[@user-pj9ov3xk8c]

@@teocak7202❤

[@user-pj9ov3xk8c]

@@devapala879yes! You know your stuff. Are we family? ❤

[@dawndavisyoga9470]

As a Palestinian-American, I'm so grateful to hear your incredibly thoughtful, well-researched, and kind perspective. You are at the right place at the right time. We need your voice. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@SingingPupRecords]

It is not ever remotely "well-researched". Here is the actually history with data & facts. If you want to refute the facts, feel free, spewing more rhetoric will do nothing but further hate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gniyhKWiaLqDi8k

[@imanelsayed1041]

I am an Arab Muslim. My husband and I have been following your work for years. It has helped us both deal with generational trauma, and learn about the connection between mental and physical well-being. We've always had the upmost respect for you, and you have never let us down (unlike several others). You're an honorable, self-reflective, honest, and compassionate man, Dr. Mate. Like we say, "You are molded with a noble metal." Thank you.

[@ajamanaid]

Thanks a lot for sharing your view and experience, Iman. I wish you and your loved ones all the best. I am a Bosnian of Jewish-Muslim-Christian background, born in Germany. I only discovered Dr. Gabor Maté last year and am endlessly grateful for this compassionate, eye-opening and heart-warming fellow-human - I couldn't agree more that his work is a real source of healing.

[@walaarasaa731]

Agree 👍🏻

[@angelawilliamson6765]

We stand together Iman, our hearts break at the same time as we watch this genocide unfold on the Palestinians people who have endured immeasurable suffering for over 75 years. I am a Btrit from the UK with Scottish and Algerian heritage. I am waking up every morning so disturbed by what is being allowed to take place because our governments are Israeli government sympathizers shutting their mouth when we the people need them to represent our voice to end this annihilation of these beautiful Palestinian people. Let's stick together and continue to protest and thank you Gabor for speaking!!👏🏽👏🏽

[@arthurpendragon1056]

Many of the so called intellectuals who have risen over the last 10 years have shown themselves during this crises! It’s been very disappointing. Gabor is molded with noble metal. From UK

[@anna-xv8ey]

Thank you very much, Dr .Mate . You are a beautiful human being . I wih you a lot of health and happiness

[@layalsaad6331]

Wow. How much peace and education one man can deliver. May you continue to awaken minds and May you be protected from any wrath that comes your way.

[@rabeebinnadeem8505]

We just never get leaders like him sadly.

[@James-su4js]

Much love for Dr Gabor mate❤

[@CherieHanson]

As I was sitting meditation today, I saw how everything Gabor has done until now has prepared him to be a warrior for compassion. He rises to the call. He is strong and a born leader out of chaos. Love to him.

[@James-su4js]

Much love ❤

[@dalalsmiley5905]

Hannah, that was such a beautiful interview that brought tears to my eyes. Especially as it is a daughter-father conversation that created a safe space for dialogue. Thank you to the whole Mate family for your honesty and integrity and commitment to peace and justice.

[@James-su4js]

Much love ❤

[@ShadAli-bn7zz]

Salam and thank you Dr Mate for your compassionate and balanced viewpoint on the Israel-Palestine conflict. It is truly remarkable. Your ability to draw parallels between the experiences of the Palestinians and the history of the Jewish people during the Holocaust highlights the importance of empathy and understanding in resolving complex conflicts. It's heartening to see someone like you advocating for healing and peace in a world that often seems divided. Let's hope that your message reaches far and wide, inspiring positive change and fostering a more compassionate world. ~ Shad ~ Trinidad and Tobago

[@johnair1]

Arabs always wanted to eliminate israel since it was created and here lays the root of all issues and suffering. Their hate, ideology and inability to accept the jews is the major problem!!!!!!!!!

[@sarahbelzer9962]

It is not balanced. It is not honest. He is grotesquely dishonest spreading lies that generate Jew hate and propel people to murder. This is a self-hating Jew. There are no occupied territories. Israel did not make Hamas slaughter their citizens. Israel has no history of inhumane treatment, but Hamas does. The people and books he references are feeding a lie that have created the global Jew Hate we are seeing. Israel wants peace. Hamas want to push the Jews into the Sea. Jews are he chosen people who have brought the world law and morality. The world has failed to learn from the Jews. The world is in trouble, not the Jews. Peace please.

[@jonathanash4280]

Dr Mate high level thoughts are always illuminating for the rest of us and places him above the mainstream media.

[@user-zo9ni4qx8y]

Thanks Dr. Gabor Mate and Hannah for your compassion and empathy. -the Netherlands

[@donmac5918]

@@user-zo9ni4qx8y….”genocide”/ “war crime” ……On May 14, 1948, Israel declared itself an independent nation once again. Israel's Proclamation of Independence stated: "We extend our hand to all neighboring States and their peoples in an offer of peace...and appeal to them to establish bonds of cooperation and mutual help with the sovereign Jewish people settled in its own land...placing our trust in the Almighty...." That olive branch was trampled by the regular armies of at least five Arab nations attacking Israeli settlers in what they described as a war of extermination. That to exterminate Israel is required by Islam (no Arab map shows Israel's existence) makes real peace in the Middle East impossible--but political correctness won't admit it….🇮🇱

[@lindsaygrossman-rf6ko]

I first started listening to you dr regarding addiction. I am jewish, I have family in israel and I am also an addict. Every topic you speak about shows your intelligence and your empathy. I've learned to understand my addiction thanks to you and I believe I am in agreement with you when it come to the conflict in israel. Thank you for speaking out.

[@believe5922]

🙏❤️

[@Woosaidthat]

Prayers for your recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@dana2640]

I am sure this is difficult for you!!! Respect to you!!

[@camillaraymond8917]

Besides the amazing content, I just love how Anna said, "Hi Dad." Those words and that pause were so loaded with love.

[@LSLeff]

As an American Jew, I couldn't agree more with Gabor Mate and was so moved by this interview. Thank you for your empathy, honesty, wisdom, and truth...

[@gabrielladocche1203]

The world is lucky to have an extra-ordinary soul and heart like Dr Gabor. Imagine if people in power were even just half of who Dr Gabor is? Pure definition of compassion, integrity, humanity. THANK YOU for standing in your truth, for speaking your truth, for being so extremely generous with your heart. THIS WORLD NEEDS MORE OF YOU.❤

[@kimberlygreenland3785]

I am not Jewish or Arab, but the pain is deep as I have people close to me on both sides. It's REALLY hard to express disappointment and empathy at the same time. Anger and understanding, sadness for both when one is awash in propaganda. It's seriously taxing. I want to thank Dr. Mate and his beautiful children for guiding us through this with compassion and intelligence. I'm clinging to every video Dr. Mate is in. It's an oasis to hear his words.

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

🎯💯🙏🏼 Arab-American for Peace & Justice

[@user-xz6tu9wi3k]

I didn't understand.. What is this terrible and wrong symmetry? How can you compare the abductees, children, women and the elderly who were abducted from their beds while they watched the rest of their family being murdered in cold blood, and security prisoners who were arrested after acts of terrorism with blood on their hands? How can one compare the brutal terrorist attack that included the rape of women and beheading of babies and eating the organs of children in front of their parents and the elimination of Hamas as a result of the terrorist attack that Hamas - ISIS carried out?! How do you not see all the suffering that Hamas - ISIS causes the Palestinians? How come you who play it, enlightened people, don't want to open history books and learn what was here instead of lying endlessly? How much hypocrisy and lies are here, mixing yourselves with the blood of the terrorists. It's sad to see how many ignorant fools listen to you.

[@KiraSieni]

I try and remember that the Jewish people carry alot of generational trauma stemming from a time that people didn't go through counseling. It makes them fearful, and bad people manipulate that fear to make them support things that they normally would not. The Jewish people were so afraid that they would be victims again that they created an ethno state. Ethno states can only happen at the expense of others. More and more are coming around, but perhaps following even more trauma that brings up echos of the past, isnt the best time to try and push for it. If they are a typical American, they have been deeply deeply brainwashed.

[@elizabethcooper9815]

This is when we feel that there is a chance that our world will turn around and all of us start taking action starting with our families. I am on a mission with my art work, spiritual coaching and simply doing my best to be the best person I can be. When we do this, our world will feel it. God bless you for being true with your heart and mind. ❤

[@robertcalhoun4459]

it's hard for smart guys like that I think to see how communication and media can manufacture consent when he obviously knows so much more about this issue.

[@marijaeanes6719]

Brought me to tears. As a human being and a person who went through war (a different war) I know that the moment we "descend" to a personal, individual, human aspect to any conflict - it is so much easier to get connected to humanity. I am heartbroken for every human being suffering and being killed in this conflict. Thank you Gabor, for your heart.

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

If only we could pray hard enough for peace…. Peace onto you, from a Buddhist 🙏🏼

[@LEGGO-worldwide-agency]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🎯🎯💯💯

[@James-su4js]

Much love ❤

[@nadsa5117]

Thank you Dr Maté and Ana. I am muslim from Morocco raised in Italy and we feel less alone when we see many Jews standing on the side of truth. You are the manifestation of an honest, compassionate human being. Thank you so much for this useful and informative video. Salam.

[@sethcaine3659]

LOL! I guess lack of knowledge and being misinformed can breed love...

[@nadsa5117]

@@sethcaine3659there is only one truth: Israel is an occupier terrorist state! Shame on you, you lost ur humanity! Free Palestine from the river to the sea!

[@themissingpeace7956]

The entire Mate family is full of amazing people with integrity and a good compassionate heart. Much respect!

[@robertasullivan7527]

There are over 5,000 comments and I have not seen one that is negative or against their message - that is almost unheard of online. Thank you Dr. Mate and Hannah. Hearing your words makes us all better people and gives us faith that there are still pure loving souls in this world. Thank you.

[@lynoxberry1507]

Unfortunately, there are a lot. I'm not sure why they think they know more than Gabor, but they are adamant that they do and have plenty of criticism of him. I can't understand what they are hoping to achieve. As far as I could see, there is nothing in this discussion that should stir hatred or even criticism. Just the opposite.

[@alongelcer2987]

Or, they've deleted all/most of the negative comments (to show a seeming overwhelming support).

[@James-su4js]

Much love ❤️

[@halifaxeh]

@@alongelcer2987or because they don’t want vitriol here, which is understandable

[@nancykisich3263]

Unfortunately, consensus does not equal right

[@MLBinwa]

This is the second video I have watched today with Dr. Maté. He is amazing and we need more people to hear him speak now as well as talk about how we can move forward and create a solution to this situation and lower our chances of other wars worldwide. We also need to do lots of work to help those from around the world who have trauma from wars and injustice which has gone on way too long on our planet.

[@WolfyGanger]

I cannot help but think of Ram Dass and his conversation with a friend from the region who said: “There will be no peace in the Middle East until the Israelis and Palestinians can grieve together.” Thank-you for the most informative and powerful 37 minutes of KZbin I have seen this year. 🙏🏼❤️

[@andyclausen5521]

🤔

[@gem5569]

You really think that Palestinians can grieve with the jews over the holocaust when most support the Hamas charter and many in the Arab/Muslim world are holocaust deniers despite their leaders at the time having collaborated with Nazis?

[@user-vj7hb3us6u]

I think you meant Golda Meir, "there will be no peace in the Middle East until the Arabs love their children more than they hate us". With Hamas - as always - using their children as human shields - there has never been greater proof of this than now.

[@MaartenHunink]

Interesting quote, do you have a link to that conversation somewhere online? I couldn't find it...

[@lauracochrane]

Yes I’d also love to read/hear it.

[@yakovleitner]

as a Hungarian Jew who used to live in Israel and wants peace between Israel and the Arab world, I'm grateful for this video. It helps me a lot

[@calvaryassemblyofgodsouthi8046]

Where do you live now….and why?

[@esrafamily3459]

It's really important for us muslims to read such educated comments from Jewish ppl like yourself. Gives another view many don't come upon

[@larrysmiths6431]

@@esrafamily3459no just Muslims to any faith hearing talking about justice for the Palestinians from very well educated compassionate Jew man break my heart as a ex Christian From a very young age I never understood why all the killing Having the same god we should be brothers and sisters. That was what take me away from religion,today I’m a lonely seeker in the spiritual world .

[@robertholland7558]

@@larrysmiths6431you are not alone. I to seek true spiritual guidance directly from the universal reality, even if I lack full understanding and comprehension. I don’t need religion or Deity for that.

[@manoo2056]

Thanks. So nice yo see there are humans behind all these masks.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Thank you Dr. Mate & Hannah for your insightful reflections on October 7th. While not excusing Hamas's brutal attack on Israel, your insights into the events from their 80-year history which led up to Hamas's brutal attack and its horrific aftermath puts everything into stark perspective. My thoughts and prayers go to all of the innocent children, women, and men in both Israel and Palestine. War, violence, and revenge is NOT the answer. I pray that Israelis and Palestinians will someday learn to peacefully coexist, develop greater tolerance and respect for one other, and to fully embrace the fact that we're all interconnected. There must be a ceasefire and release of both Hamas's hostages as well as innocent Palestinians who are imprisoned in Israeli jails.❤☮ Jenny USA

[@syedzafarhussainnaqvi5203]

I live in UK and from Pakistan being a Muslim your speech is very emotional and I wish for peace and find a some common grounds to get along with each other. Thank you both for your vlog 👍👍✌️✌️🤲🤲🙏🙏

[@EmpoweredbyGaia]

Thank you Dr. Maté and Hannah. I am so glad that you are speaking on this topic. Having grown up in Germany it always was my struggle that most people think you are anti-Jewish when you criticize the state of Israel and its politics. I am glad that finally so many people see and understand the Palestinian views without justifying any of the brutal attacks made by Hamas. I hope the collective energy for peace will prevail.

[@HyperchickAisha1]

Collective energy for peace makes me so happy.

[@andrewkopstein2061]

How do you translate “my struggle” into German?

[@chilly5760]

@@andrewkopstein2061 the trolls are here, I can see.

[@bilqis8044]

​@@andrewkopstein2061 "To struggle" bedeutet nicht automatisch (to fight) kämpfen, sondern auch "sich mit etwas schwer tun".

[@annelbeab8124]

I do struggle as well with the bias and I think it's honouring all victims to speak up against any injustice and cruelty, even when people traumatised and in panic/phobia commit it (which is not the exception). Fellow German here who grew up taking the history very seriously, learning the lesson by speaking and acting as the way to be sincerely responsible.

[@rolatassabehji6576]

I am a Lebanese, lived through this conflict and the pain all my life. Thank you Dr. Mate for helping us take a deep breath and looking at the deeper underlying causes of this tragedy.

[@mysticaltech]

Same here!

[@Boutros6]

And what is that deeper underlining issue?

[@James-su4js]

Much love for Dr Gabor mate❤

[@MrRasta2k]

​@@Boutros6trauma

[@reneehaber2066]

I am a psychotherapist and a Jew, and I work every day to help people heal from their trauma. Thank you for sharing your story, your journey, your wisdom, your truth. May your message go viral. Thank you 🙏

[@James-su4js]

Much love ❤️

[@blossompure]

I tried therapy for my ptsd (grew up in war zone in the middle east) never healed,put on meds , and now this happening and it’s like hell broke loose😞✌🏻

[@DrpervasiveId]

Examine this guys self-defense mechanisms and transference. 1. Splitting & projection - who is getting the all bad object here with this guys projections ? Answer - Israel 2. Who is getting the victimized/abandoned and idealized self projection ? Answer - P 3. This is a guy w self proclaimed abandonment-depression issues from an early age. He claims that his mother gave him away to a stranger and abandoned him. He claims that he was bullied as a youngster for being Jewish and learned to hide his Judaism. 4. His kids are following in his footsteps and acting out in all sorts of maladaptive ways. 5. You might want to look into your own counter transference with this kook.

[@user-hc8ye7qx2l]

- He talks about Gaza being occupied. He is correct about that, until 18 years ago. But it was as a result of Egypt attacking Israel, and Israel conquering that piece of land as well as Sinai. Again, tried to give it back, but got stuck with it. - He claims that "Gaza is the largest concentration camp in the world". First, I don't know any concentration camp that has beautiful neighborhoods and a lovely beach. I'll see if I can find a video that shows the nice areas of Gaza and send it to you. It has playgrounds and beautiful buildings and houses. A large part of Gaza lives in poverty. This is not Israel's fault. Hamas spends all the money on weapons and a lavish lifestyle for its leaders. Israel put in water pipes for them to have clean water and Hamas dug the pipes out and used them to make rockets to attack Israel. Gabor Mate doesn't mention any of that. Israel built an industrial complex in Gaza for them to start having businesses. They burned it down. Israel started letting people from Gaza come into Israel to do business and work. Those are the people who drew maps for Hamas to know where and who to attack (after pretending to be all peace-loving and friendly). We can't have an open border with them, because they have openly announced that they want to kill us. Egypt could have an open border with them, but they don't get criticized for not doing it, even though Gaza used to be Egypt and these are literally their keen. - The numbers Gabor and Hannah quote are provided by the Health Ministry, which is run by Gaza. They are known to lie. There are Gaza prisoners now testifying that Hamas was disguised as hospital staff at Al-Shifa hospital. They cheat and lie, and yet Gabo and Hannah are taking their word as gospel. Israeli victims of Palestinian terror attacks were given no notice. - It is correct that Gaza was occupied until 2005. They were occupied as a result of Israel conquering that land when Israel was attacked by Egypt. Israel has tried to give Gaza back to Egypt, but they won't take it back. If we don't occupy it (as has been the case for the past 18 years), they build tunnels and ammunition against us and use the space to launch rockets into Israel. If we occupy it, we are blamed for occupying. There is no good solution. - Gabor says that Gaza is "the largest concentration camp in the world". That's because Hamas is hoarding all the resources. They could be a lovely tourist destination. They have a beautiful beach. It is their choice. Actual concentration camps don't have that choice. - The definition that Gabor gives for genocide is incorrect. The real definition includes "aim of destroying the nation or group". Israel has no intention of destroying the Palestinian people. If they wanted to do that, they could have done it on Oct. 8th or sooner. They do intent to destroy Hamas - but that is a terrorist organization that has vowed to exterminate them. - Gabor says that Israel is committing war crimes. This is not correct. Israel is acting very ethically. They gave plenty of notice for civilians to leave, they could have finished the job by air, but they are sending in foot soldiers (many of whom have been killed in the battle) in order to prevent Palestinian civilian deaths. In WWII between one and two million German civilians died. Does that mean that Britain and US should have ceased fire sooner? Would Gabor even be alive today is Britain had ceased fire on Germany? - Gabor is correct about a two state solution being necessary. Israel has agreed to a two-state solution on several occasions. The Palestinians have rejected it every single time. Hamas doesn't want a two-state solution. They want all of Israel. Let's hope that after Hamas is defeated, the new government will want actual peace with Israel and a two-state solution can be achieved. - Gazans don't grow up as prisoners of Israel. They grow up as prisoners of Hamas. - One of the main Hamas guys who organized the Oct 7th barbaric massacre was a prisoner in Isarel who was exchanged (along with over a thousand other Palestinian prisoners) for one Israeli soldier (Shalit). While in Israeli prison, he got an advanced degree in Engineering and learned languages (including Hebrew). Palestinian prisoners in Israel get all sorts of perks, including ordering special meats and using a special thing to make pitas. Any Israeli in Gaza gets lynched. When Shalit was hostage in Gaza, he did not get to study for an advanced degree. He barely got fed. - The IDF leaving Gaza before destroying Hamas is signing up for more of the same.

[@shopsko]

​@@user-hc8ye7qx2l aaam we don't believe you. The world does not believe you. You probably in your heart do not believe yourself.

[@Funnyguy992]

This is the human response. Thank you Dr. Maté..you’re ability to highlight the danger of being possessed by emotion and neglecting the hard work of understanding others is as sharp as ever. Sharing this as much as I can

[@Haya1971]

Thank you Dr. Mater for standing with the truth! As a Palestinian Woman from Gaza, it's soothing to hear you tell the real story as it is. you are embodying humanity and giving a voice to the people who don't have a voice. Thank you!

[@spadelives2]

Your people do have a voice, with which they spoke loud, clear voice on Oct 7th.

[@paul-laurienelson4127]

​@spadelives2 It seems the comment referred to the fact that hamas is not the real representative of many Palestinians in Gaza- that instead it is a fundamentalist and violent autocratic body. And I'd add that Israeli govt had a lot to do with creating, strengthening hamas to move world opinion towards Israels political ends. Again, like Dr. Gabor, I'm in no way a Jew hating antisemite, nor an advocate for regional Arab disdain or hatred for the nation of Israel. Just an advocate of everyone seeing each other as fellow humans and children of God.

[@spadelives2]

I wish that were true but alas it is not. Hamas is the elected representative of Gaza. even through there hasn't been an election lately, they still enjoyed majority support right up until Oct 7th according to every poll taken. It is true that they are a fundamentalist and violent autocratic body, which makes is even more astonishing that they are so popular among their people. I'm afraid you've fallen for the trap of transferring your values system onto others since the Palestinians have never demonstrated any desire for peaceful coexistence. Israel did try to help the Palestinians by allowing aid transfers (including huge sums from Qatar) and opening job opportunities to Gazans to improve their economic situation but the goal was to stabilize the situation, not to strengthen Hamas.. Oct 7th demonstrated how that worked out. Gabor is (and always has been) a Jew hating antisemite as evidenced by the litany of excuses he's offered on behalf of Hamas. Nothing can ever justify the atrocities of Oct 7th, full stop.,@@paul-laurienelson4127

[@MariWi]

​@@paul-laurienelson4127 Israeli solders do not come to the houses and rape children and women...Did you see the joyfull happy crowd around poor Israeli kidnapped young female, when she was publicly raped by hundreds? With broken legs and arms? They stand, peed and jumped on her after.. Who were in that happy and cheering crowd around? Have you watched that live video? Watch well. Thousands of palistinians that supported this action... Thousands of Palestine also were very happy about 9/11. Not Hamas.

[@MariWi]

It's interesting, do you have courage to say also how horrible you sorry for the brutal unspeakable massacre of innocence Israeli?

[@user-ip5hk5ty2w]

Hi , I'm a Muslim of Pakistani origin, and my community is severely persecuted by my fellow Pakistanis. We have gone through lots of trauma. My dad was murdered brutally when I was a kid, and my uncle was murdered when I was a young adult. This conversation by these two people, daughter and ,father are so objective and fair minded ,I solute to you and pray for more people like you to be in power and politics than the war mongers in our midst, destroying our beautiful world. All trauma anywhere in the world brings back my own trauma.

[@ninasegal3232]

I am so sorry you have had to go through so much. I wish you peace on this life.

[@__Helen]

gracias por compartir

[@liz-iy6zm]

OK Im confused, as well as sorry for you. are Pakistanis not Muslim???

[@Hh-lc6ui]

Are you ahmadi? Because same lol

[@Hh-lc6ui]

@@liz-iy6zmPakistanis are Muslims however there are 73 different types of Muslims like there are different types of Christian’s. All Muslim countries have different sects as majorities, the minority sects in those countries are usually persecuted. Not because of Islams teaching but because humans are cruel

[@ElanaT1]

Much gratitude to father and daughter whose hearts are open despite the pain they feel for all of humanity. Your conversation is medicine for humanity

[@Bluemoon98-2]

The pain the feel ? Both justifies raxx kidnapping and violence ..as long as it is against the people that “ stole land Yet both live in a stolen land

[@ChristineLewis-me9gt]

Thank you Dr Mate and Hannah for this conversation 🙏🏼 My heart feels so heavy witnessing what is unfolding. I found listening to this deeply comforting. Hearing you say that to cultivate peace, we must be willing to listen to the experience of the other resonates so deeply. When we deny people their humanity, the consequences are grave. May our hearts and minds be illuminated so we can coexist peacefully. That is my wish for all beings 🙏🏼🌎🕊️ Heartfelt gratitude to you and Hannah and thank you for the resources.

[@rmosseri]

Alot of fake and distortion of the facts.

[@catherineb7930]

Dr Mate, Thank you so much for doing this. I truly respect you sharing this very difficult painful conversation and the compassion you express. I grew up Lebanese American and continue to pray for peace and healing for all people in this region especially and around the world to end division. The truth will be revealed🙏🙏🕊🕊💕💕too much suffering. Thank you both for speaking so clearly on this 🙏

[@sarahbelzer9962]

But it’s a lie. Israelis have never treated Palestinians in the manner he has described. However, Hamas has treated Palestinians in the manner he describes.

[@elitaminiea3606]

@@sarahbelzer9962you are wrong lady.

[@micahdembo5140]

Pier,

[@philj5518]

We can go through life with our eyes wide shut and this is a question you need to ask yourself. May peace be with you. (POI)

[@rafia_khan]

​@@sarahbelzer9962please look up the resources Mate referred to

[@cwj1550]

Professor Mate, I am not Jewish or Palestinian... but I carry both in my heart! Please continue to speak this TRUTH! YOU are a PEACEMAKER! Your voice must be heard now across media and social media! There is a way to lasting Peace....but the Peacemakers MUST be the ones at the Dialogue table! May GOD Bless you and your family!🙏🦋

[@limi4198]

sorry, but he is defentley not speaking the truth!! where do you live?? He implayed that the horrible massace in israel was Israel's fault! he is justifing hamas's action of raping and burning people alive, saying it's israel's blame - This is not only a lie but it is reprehensible . Shame dr. gabor

[@lisaprendergast9716]

There will never be peace as long as HAMAS exists. Don't you children understand this?

[@karenisaac9101]

He is an instigator and far far from peace maker

[@WhistleblowingGoodWitch]

🫂 💔❤️‍🩹🙏🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ I carry both in my heart as well. Thank you.

[@mottiamiram1273]

Well said@@karenisaac9101

[@BehindTheCurtain_Truth]

I cannot possibly express how in awe I am of you, Dr. Gabor Maté. I have been in awe regarding your knowledge on psychology and trauma- and the wisdom behind it struck me then. And I assumed you would be the only person with a free pass to put a blanket on your head, because I was well aware of your experiences as an infant. But you continue to humble me. I’ve no words. Thank you. 🙏🏽❤

[@guymathews974]

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.. you are both absolutely extraordinary people & we are blessed beyond words to have you both. I've been aware I'm traumatising myself by my determination to keep-up with as much info on this subject as I can but this is the first time I'm feeling @ peace & dare I say it the 1st time I feel hope. My heart is broken beyond repair ... May the light lead & protect you both & your family. Thank you for helping us through this unbearable darkness❤

[@akifsevindi6043]

This man is a kind a rare diamond. The world needs leaders more like this man. Pure humanity without any blinkers.

[@marioducoudray9695]

If it were possible to award a Nobel Peace Prize to a whole family I would nominate the Maté family. For being voices of reason, for their measured discussions, and for their genuine compassion for the human race. ❤

[@VenusDesire-mw9cx]

I couldn’t agree more. I watch Aaron as much as possible. I have watched Dr. Mate’ many times as well. I had no idea that he has such a smart daughter. Peace be upon them.

[@christianeneubauer1228]

Good idea

[@NavidKhan84]

100%

[@cheriebrooks3565]

Agree !!

[@regulatefitness]

Unfortunately they only give those to warmongers like Obama these days… 🤡

[@anapaularodas]

My dearest Gabor and Hannah I can never thank you enough for the elevation, love, compassion that you bring to this realm!

[@mannymarkable]

This is the most heartfelt, compassionate and honest explanation I've heard to date. There is no question Dr Mate speaks the truth. I have done my homework, I've read, I've watched, I've consulted and I completely agree. Thank you for your insight Dr Mate and Hanna.

[@user-ed9cs7vq8v]

It is hard to listen with an open heart when your heart has been broken. But this is what we must do to move away from trauma and towards healing. Thank you for modelling how we can feel our horror and grief and then focus on moving forward towards peace with reason, compassion, and compromise. There is hope. Thank you 🙏

[@hollymekdeci375]

😢🙏 your beautiful response.. thank you

[@netavergan8875]

I follow Gabor on KZbin, I read two of his books translated into Slovenian. I was deeply moved by this conversation. Gabor expressed not only immense sympathy and understanding. It is important that the individual realizes that this conflict threatens each of us, even if it seems that it is very far from a currently safe country. Thank you Dr Mate & Hannah

[@moony77]

I completely agree! We are all subject to the military industrial complex and perpetual wars! When does it end? When Jesus puts an end to all the killing of innocent ppl on both sides. Jesus was born in BETHLEHEM💜

[@courtneystempel7448]

😊😊8

[@marilynnyoung7026]

I am a Slovenian-American!! Good to know that Dr. Maté and his work is reaching Slovenia.

[@James-su4js]

Much love for Dr Gabor mate

[@amyd.187]

As a Palestinian-American, whose worked in early childhood education for the last 15 years, I followed your work on child trauma. I appreciate your thoughts and words of wisdom.

[@milchig123]

There is no such thing as "palestine." What planet do you live on?

[@willywalter6366]

As a German, I have so much respect on how you handeled this unspeakable topic. I follow you a long time now, read your books, made your exerices and processed my self lots of trauma - and following what's happening now and hearing you voice speak up towards this brought me again several times into tears. There is so much suffering around and in all history and causing so much suffering over and over again, that it is unbearable (which brings people again in rage) - you lasersharp analysis without downplaying or ignoring the human suffering in all of this is very healing in itself. Although I fear that the pain, anxiety and rage seem to take over again and again. Until we once might grow out of this. Thank you so much for this very important interview - Family Maté ♥

[@pookista]

Yeah germans suffered so much ....&...& THESE JUDEN!! were just partying all the time in 1942..

[@justnorthofnormal2113]

God bless Dr. Maté for his courage, his integrity, his compassion, and his humility

[@lisar4325]

This is a well-informed, sensitive, and productive exchange between Dr. Mate and his daughter. I am suggesting this video to the college students I teach who are asking for excellent sources on what is happening in Israel and the Palestinian territories. I love Dr. Mate's humanism, and his daughter's as well. How unfortunate that Dr. Gabor's speech that he was scheduled to give at a Canadian university was cancelled due to his views, which involve historical accuracy and compassion rather than dogma.

[@lulielawry]

YES the gloabalist world leaders only want death and war. prove otherwise!

[@galeparker1067]

Which university? We have free speech in the democracy of Canada. Surely you are mistaken! 👃✌️🇨🇦

[@philipreed387]

⁠​⁠@@galeparker1067I’m 🇨🇦and laugh heartily regarding your comment on Canadian free speech. You are simply , terribly naive.

[@janesmith9677]

What was his topic? Why cancelled?

[@aeducator1]

Well maybe the university realized that it was not historically accurate to compare the government of Israel to the NAZI dictatorship. Throwing those comparisons around completely undermines Gabor's intent. They render his speech hollow and unpersuasive.

[@watersprite333]

Thank you for sharing this, I am Hindu born in the UK and am feeling traumatised by all of this; I stopped watching mainstream media 15yrs ago, nevertheless, I still feel the pain and pray for all the innocent victims as a result of this conflict. Namaste.

[@RamaMurthyPrabhala]

After experiencing what islamic jihadis have done to kashmiri pandits I lost my compassion for Palestinian suffering..islamic ideology is dangerous. I understand isreali position on hamas

[@ahmadjuwayni6256]

What have you experienced directly? Watching India government propaganda and films doesn't count as experience... Read the history of the Kashmir issue... educate yourself on the history of Palestine and the Nakba... what an ignorant person you are...

[@calvaryassemblyofgodsouthi8046]

How do you feel about what Hindus have been doing to Christian’s in India? Murder and rape?

[@carolcamp4828]

​@@RamaMurthyPrabhala Are u aware that Hamas was in part founded by Israel? Please do some research.

[@jeannejeanne5537]

I am extremely grateful for your open and honest expression of how you perceive the situation in the Middle East through your personal experience and your thorough research. Thank you for your deep respect and the risk you take in speaking the truth as you see it so as to bring peace and compassion to our troubled world. You are a gift to us, bringing much needed light.

[@PaulaDTozer]

Seems like, with all the suffering we have in our history, we still haven’t learned how to be compassionate. Pain only begets pain. Bottom line. Thank you, Dr. Mate, and your daughter, for your objective, sincere dialogue. History is always written by the conquers, we know that is true. However, there is more depth to that bottom line…for hate to stop, someone in the mix has to stop hating. The solution? We’d go a long way towards a better world if both sides simply cease firing. There are people like, Dr. Mate, who can demonstrate how cooler, compassionate heads can prevail. ❤

[@Joyous765]

Thank you, Hannah for this awesome and powerful and sweet interview with your dad. I would love to experience more of you and your contributions to this world. Your beauty and sensitivity and caring love come through- gorgeously and I deeply thank you and pray blessings to you, a thousandfold. ❤❤❤

[@James-su4js]

Much love ❤

[@semigeniusreally8988]

Since I first heard of Dr. Mate and saw his videos, he became one of the most respected people I have ever known or known of. His profound understanding of the human condition and his lifetime of providing healing to those in need is simply on the most purely humanistic level of compassion and empathy of anyone I know of in the public sphere.

[@janwedeler828]

YES SPREAD THE TRUTH AND FEAR NONE BUT GOD.. FREE PALESTINE, IT'S NOT A WAR WHEN ONLY ONE SIDE HAS ARMY

[@semigeniusreally8988]

@@janwedeler828 Don't fear God either. It makes no sense to fear something that doesn't even exist.

[@Robindalmiras]

This man embodies the very best of humanity. I loved him from the moment I found him. He’s a blessing to us ALL ❤

[@James-su4js]

Much love for Dr Gabor mate❤

[@larisagerts6703]

Thank you Dr. Mate! Being honest and speaking the truth is a high form of bravery! Especially in our cancelling society. 🙏🏻❤

[@James-su4js]

Much love ❤

[@zubaidahjalil5847]

I came for the mental health and trauma content, but stayed for your thoughts on whatever is happening in the Middle East! Thank you so much for being a voice of compassion in these dark times.

[@James-su4js]

So much love ❤

[@RHarp-ub1pe]

As an American Palestinian I applaud you and your entire family for your compassion and truth!!!!! God bless you all!! You don’t have to be Muslim, Jewish , Christian to have empathy….just be a human!! 🤲🏼🥰

[@KiraSieni]

It must be incredibly hard knowing that your tax dollars are paying for this. Its hard for me and Im not Muslim/ Palestinian. I truly hope that this 70 plus year hell that your people, your children endure ends as soon as possible. Muslims Jews, hindus, buddhists and Christians and atheists can live side by side. We do it all the time in the states, and Muslims Jews and Christians did it before European Jews came. We have more in common than not. Sending my love and prayers.

[@lisaprendergast9716]

Where is your compassion for the Viking like barbarism of Hamas? When do any of you ever call them out? It's pathetic. I can barely look my Jewish friends in the face for all if this pathetic whataboutism.

[@Zenigma217]

Being human requires us to speak the truth. Sadly people forget the camera of Gods eyes are on us all.

[@leonornussbaum1306]

@@KiraSieni los musulmanes, judíos y los cristianos viven en armonia en israel, todos con los mismos derechos, pero no con las mismas obligaciones

[@KiraSieni]

@@leonornussbaum1306 would you mind translating? Im on my phone and it doesnt let me copy it to put into a translator

[@silkndpearls8538]

When hate is loud, love must be louder. whoever is feeding into fear and feading fear will feed more suffering. Freedom to all the people that are fearing and suffering. Through peace comes understanding, through understanding comes peace. Greetings from Bosnia to all good people striving for Peace. 🙏💙🍀 Amen

[@empressoftheuniverse1312]

Amen!! Sat Nam Wahey Guru 🙏🏻🧡🙏🏻

[@carlywright5127]

Not only that, what causes and leads to hate, I believe it is deep hurt. An emotion. Thus others have the ability to escalate and manipulate from away from where the hate arose. Just as in a relationship Male to female breakdown. 🦊🐑

[@IulyaFoodStation]

Thank you, Dr. Gabor Maté, for your perspective filled with compassion and empathy, in which you addressed the conflict between Israel and Palestine, specifically Gaza. You have shown us credible sources to help us understand the overall situation there. I have immense respect and compassion for your courage to step forward and call things as they are, especially in these times when humanity as a whole is being tested, as you said, to not only speak but also to listen and understand the other. We are responsible not only for speaking but also for listening, and it's time to listen to the other even if we have our own opinions. Yes, there is pain on both sides, and in advocating for one, we must be aware that we may harm the other. Yes, I am well aware of recent history; I have been a daily witness to everything that has happened in Gaza and the West Bank. I want to thank you once again for who you are and what you express, for your loyalty and consistency, empathy, and reason. I also want to thank your daughter, Hanna and your entire family for their involvement and dedication. You are the voices of peace, voices of courage, the light, and the path to resolving the conflict. Thank you with respect. Köszönöm szivesen.❤

[@user-hc8ye7qx2l]

I think that Gabor Mate comes from a really good place of wanting peace and wanting to see things objectively. And some of what he says may be right for before 2005... However: - When he says that what Israelis experienced on Oct 7th is what Palestinians have been experiencing for years, I wish that he would point out that Israel's aggressions towards Gaza have been as a retaliation for attacks on Israel. This is not the first time that Israelis suffer from terrorist attacks. I grew up hearing about buses blowing up on a regular basis. Maybe Israel attacked indiscriminately after those terrorist bus blow ups. But I don't know what a "correct" response if to innocent civilians getting blown up to pieces while riding a bus. Israel didn't attack Gaza for fun. It was in response to their attacks. Israel just wanted them to leave us alone. Israel tried to give Gaza back to Egypt, but Egypt refused to take it back. - He talks about Gaza being occupied. He is correct about that, until 18 years ago. But it was as a result of Egypt attacking Israel, and Israel conquering that piece of land as well as Sinai. Again, tried to give it back, but got stuck with it. - He claims that "Gaza is the largest concentration camp in the world". First, I don't know any concentration camp that has beautiful neighborhoods and a lovely beach. I'll see if I can find a video that shows the nice areas of Gaza and send it to you. It has playgrounds and beautiful buildings and houses. A large part of Gaza lives in poverty. This is not Israel's fault. Hamas spends all the money on weapons and a lavish lifestyle for its leaders. Israel put in water pipes for them to have clean water and Hamas dug the pipes out and used them to make rockets to attack Israel. Gabor Mate doesn't mention any of that. Israel built an industrial complex in Gaza for them to start having businesses. They burned it down. Israel started letting people from Gaza come into Israel to do business and work. Those are the people who drew maps for Hamas to know where and who to attack (after pretending to be all peace-loving and friendly). We can't have an open border with them, because they have openly announced that they want to kill us. Egypt could have an open border with them, but they don't get criticized for not doing it, even though Gaza used to be Egypt and these are literally their keen. - The numbers Gabor and Hannah quote are provided by the Health Ministry, which is run by Gaza. They are known to lie. There are Gaza prisoners now testifying that Hamas was disguised as hospital staff at Al-Shifa hospital. They cheat and lie, and yet Gabo and Hannah are taking their word as gospel. Israeli victims of Palestinian terror attacks were given no notice. - It is correct that Gaza was occupied until 2005. They were occupied as a result of Israel conquering that land when Israel was attacked by Egypt. Israel has tried to give Gaza back to Egypt, but they won't take it back. If we don't occupy it (as has been the case for the past 18 years), they build tunnels and ammunition against us and use the space to launch rockets into Israel. If we occupy it, we are blamed for occupying. There is no good solution. - Gabor says that Gaza is "the largest concentration camp in the world". That's because Hamas is hoarding all the resources. They could be a lovely tourist destination. They have a beautiful beach. It is their choice. Actual concentration camps don't have that choice. - The definition that Gabor gives for genocide is incorrect. The real definition includes "aim of destroying the nation or group". Israel has no intention of destroying the Palestinian people. If they wanted to do that, they could have done it on Oct. 8th or sooner. They do intent to destroy Hamas - but that is a terrorist organization that has vowed to exterminate them. - Gabor says that Israel is committing war crimes. This is not correct. Israel is acting very ethically. They gave plenty of notice for civilians to leave, they could have finished the job by air, but they are sending in foot soldiers (many of whom have been killed in the battle) in order to prevent Palestinian civilian deaths. In WWII between one and two million German civilians died. Does that mean that Britain and US should have ceased fire sooner? Would Gabor even be alive today is Britain had ceased fire on Germany? - Gabor is correct about a two state solution being necessary. Israel has agreed to a two-state solution on several occasions. The Palestinians have rejected it every single time. Hamas doesn't want a two-state solution. They want all of Israel. Let's hope that after Hamas is defeated, the new government will want actual peace with Israel and a two-state solution can be achieved. - Gazans don't grow up as prisoners of Israel. They grow up as prisoners of Hamas. - One of the main Hamas guys who organized the Oct 7th barbaric massacre was a prisoner in Isarel who was exchanged (along with over a thousand other Palestinian prisoners) for one Israeli soldier (Shalit). While in Israeli prison, he got an advanced degree in Engineering and learned languages (including Hebrew). Palestinian prisoners in Israel get all sorts of perks, including ordering special meats and using a special thing to make pitas. Any Israeli in Gaza gets lynched. When Shalit was hostage in Gaza, he did not get to study for an advanced degree. He barely got fed. - The IDF leaving Gaza before destroying Hamas is signing up for more of the same.

[@EmilyKatherine-ks7vu]

Thank you for pointing out the MSM bias toward the military industrial complex! This cannot be said loud enough or often enough!

[@MsDamosmum]

But what about it’s fear of speaking out about Muslim extremists? This is the other half of the problem

[@DianeNeubert-ni3hu]

Perhaps Muslim extremism can be traced back to the involvement of the US in the Middle East over the last few decades

[@alchemicalweddings7489]

there is pure gaslighting from the media and even police and home office about the alarming rise of radical Islam in Europe, amounting to an anti west, anti Israel, anti Christian and anti Jewish fifth column. This religious group has been pampered and favoured above all others for many years and is now throwing its weight around, threatening jihad and committing terrorist acts whenever it doesn’t get what it wants. It’s very dangerous and also depressing to see fully aligned with the global left!

[@IamFree2]

​@@MsDamosmum What's the problem with them?

[@believeingood]

​@@MsDamosmumwhich news do you consume. The neslws I watch is full of it. Definitely an anti Muslim bias in MSM. That's why many people are turning to social media for the truth

[@rashaismail787]

As a Muslim and Egyptian I could not agree more. Well said. Thank you for your honesty 🙏

[@bernmaughan1259]

Thank you for sharing this information. I am a Canadian woman, mother and grandmother. I had no idea of the history of the Palestinians and Jewish people. I knew I was missing some information but didn't realize how much. I will pay attention now. Forgive my ignorance and I will pray for the peace that so many deserve. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@julir3754]

My favourite doctor of all times, never disappoints with what he has to say about any subject. My respects and love, from Colombia. 🖤

[@penelopeperez5349]

My utmost respect for Dr Gabor Mate and his family. Thank you for speaking up with so much love and compassion, and for inspiring us to do the same ❤.

[@jeannek.3737]

Dr. Mate, you are in a unique position as a Jewish person, a Holocaust survivor, and a person who has worked with Palestinians to speak to this current human crisis. I thank you and your daughter, Hannah, for your courage in speaking out. The world must move beyond the barbarism of violence. We can learn to solve our conflicts non-violently and care for the well-being of every being.

[@aeducator1]

Yes, he is in a unique position. I wish that he would use his authority to campaign for a better government for the palestinian people. Instead, he makes inflammatory comparisons comparing Israel to the NAZIs. That is so far fetched as to be damaging.

[@suncat991]

Exactly. The “Nazi’s” are HAMAS - and the Islamic supremacist ideology they follow. Gabor is obviously a self hating Jew. Sad, that he ( nor many others) refuse to acknowledge the reality - It’s Islam that is the root of the problem.

[@cathykadish7841]

There is an asymmetry to the role played by one such as Dr Maté, which needs to be addressed. It is the very uniqueness of his position, a Jew advocating for a balanced view of Israel to further the Palestinian cause, which must be highlighted. Where are the public personas, intellectuals, and professionals in the Muslim camp, using their platform to call on the Muslim masses to shake off the backwardness of radical Islam? Where is the moderate Muslim who raises his voice against those who take up the Palestinian flag so that they can chant Antisemitic hatred under the banner of naive liberalism? No need to sell me on the rational academic treatises of revisionist Zionism: the fair view and the call for justice for the Palestinians from the Jewish camp is known to me. Please direct me to the works aimed at opening the eyes of the Muslim masses, who have for years kept the Palestinians in camps, pawns to be played in futile Jihadist plotting to once and for all eradicate the Zionist entity. Direct me to the works of the Muslim scholars who call on the Palestinian people to foster leadership that chooses to couple its destiny with the Jewish people for all the obvious benefits the Jewish people have gifted to the world, including, in no small measure, one such as Dr Maté.

[@amalsabri4038]

There are numerous Muslim scholars, e.g. the now-deceased scholar Abdel Wahab el Messiry, et al. Too numerous to list here & also, V. Unfortunately, remain in Arabic & not translated to other languages..

[@cathykadish7841]

Well, where are the PUBLIC advocates for "another way" amongst the Muslims? STEP UP. If you have in Arabic sources too numerous to list, let them surface into the public, international discourse. Let them be translated and promoted. No? Noone doing that work? That's my point.@@amalsabri4038

[@user-zi3hl9pg3s]

How still the world becomes when spoken about with such clarity, honesty knowledge and compassion. As a Jew but more importantly as a human being I am grateful for your perspective, it’s holds my wanting for an outcome which respects the right to live along side one another. Heartfelt thanks to you both.

[@Inspiredmind82]

Dr Maté, what happened since October 7 and the atrocities that are still happening until now made me search and discover your work on trauma and learn a lot from your life experience and how it explains a lot of what is happening in Palestine now. I also discovered Hannah, Daniel and Aaron's work and would like to congratulate you and your wife Rae for having such genuinely empathic and kind-hearted intellectual artist children. I am also amazed by God's plan where He made Dr. Maté experience trauma to become a voice for people who would suffer from it and make us see its horrible impact on children and their adulthood. I pray Allah protect and bless you all and helps all voice the suffering of people subject to genocide and work to help heal it.

[@Flowingwithgracenl]

This is by far the most intelligent, humane, conscious and nuanced conversations on this topic. I applaud drGabor Maté and Hannah Maté for being courageous to let their voices heard. THIS is the kind of conversations we should have! ❤

[@TmInAustin]

True that.

[@James-su4js]

Much love❤

[@BuDavid]

I'm a muslim Arab and I have a huge admiration of your beautiful mind and rationality. People like you must be heared all over the world. I'm a believer in peace between all kinds of mankind. I have a Jewish friend from a different country and I feel no difference between myself and him and not a single conflict would make me criticize him. Muslims don't hate jews. The brutal creation of the Israeli state created the hate and extremism.. muslims lived with christians and jews forever in jerusalem, and they hopefully will.. period.

[@limi4198]

The brutal creation of the Israeli state created the hate ??? your anti-zionist! and then you say you don't hate jews?? The state of Israel is the jews homeland , and the have all the right to live there!

[@teacher-rachel]

You are right. Also you probably know that Muslims and Jews lived together peacefully as brothers & sisters for hundreds of years in Spain and the Balkans. Muslims and Jews were equally persecuted during the Spanish Inquisition by the Christian rulers. My father-in-law was a Sephardic Jew whose family was driven from Granada during the Inquisition and fled to Turkey, where they lived tranquilly for the next 500 years with their Muslim neighbors. His family emigrated to Israel when he was a young child. He used to say that until he moved to the Israel, Muslims and Jews lived together like brothers. And also, they knew that if a place was safe for Muslims, it would also be safe for Jews, and vice versa. The idea that Muslims and Jews are historical enemies is false, damaging to peace and must be pushed back on whenever it's cited.

[@BuDavid]

@@limi4198 go educate yourself.. you didn't even listen to Dr Gábor said.. don't waste your time wnd my time reading your sick minded replies. Go read the comment again and try to be a proper thinker.

[@charlesklempner8273]

@@teacher-rachelMuhammad waged war and killed entire tribes of Jews as his first acts as Profit. Today Muslims around the world hate Jews. I love the fact you also forget Islam made Jews pay tax to Jizya to be protected. Since 1948 all Islamic counties pushed the Jews out of their countries. Jews lived peacefully when they are not in control of their own land.

[@umayoubm3866]

​@@limi4198making it a Jewish only state is the problem. It is the holy land. A land of prophets of God, who Christians, Muslims and Jews follow. So it must have leaders that respect and promote peace between the 3 religions, not a Jewish only state. It is historically a state for 3 religions.

[@nneubsfl9278]

As a WHOLE BIBLE BELIEVING CHRISTIAN this is the BEST unbiased video I have seen!!! Thank you ❤❤❤

[@MB-fq5hf]

Ya...unfortunatly, we the Christians have to get out of the pews in order to hear some real men talking truth...😢 ...

[@ShimiAshkenazi-fj4qk]

Hello my friend he is actually extremely biased against Israel as he did not mention that Hamas and other terrorists have been killing innocent Israelis for many, many years, they blew up my best friend when I was a child. Additionally the people in Israeli prisons are largely murderers or planning to murder and sadly Hamas puts women and young boys up to that as well. Israel doesn’t just randomly kill people they are trying to get the terrorists and murderers. Also there is A LOT of anti-Jewish hate, I know a 12 year old American boy beaten up in his school and the kids called him a dirty Jew. So Gabor means well and he kind of forgets his own people. We need to have our pain acknowledged too. So we can all move forward together as humans and heal. I pray we can have peace and the 2 states sons day soon, all the children coming home safe, all the children getting a chance to be free from Hamas and any other tyranny, Israeli and Palestinian kids all deserve better, thank you my friend for listening and God bless.

[@ShimiAshkenazi-fj4qk]

Please see what I’ve written my friend he means well and he leaves out a lot of very important facts. Every Israeli family I know has been dealing with hate and terrorism for years and years and years…every Jewish person I know outside of Israel has been dealing with hateful threats and attacks increased in the past 5 years a lot as well- so please remember us. My kids just want to live. Israeli and Palestinian kids deserve better, no more Hamas no more terrorism no more war, and 2 states someday soon I pray. Amen and God bless you and your family my friend

[@halifaxeh]

@@ShimiAshkenazi-fj4qkI don’t doubt that your Israeli friends have suffered. But when Hamas attacks Israel with their meagre weapons, Israel returns it by killing 1000x the number of people. I fear you are leaving out a lot of facts. Please listen to Dr Maté who wants the best for Israeli and Palestinian children. Most humans do!!

[@johnsonkesar]

Thank you ❤ as an Israeli I thought I was alone.. when did we lose our humanity???

[@Moon-Star07]

Bless you

[@dunkeydonuts988]

I think having your life immersed in violence and death for long periods makes most people more cruel. Whether they’re the victims or victimizers, people frequently exposed to cruelty and death learn implicitly that human life is cheap. On top of this, I think you have a worldwide problem of people feeling despair about the future and becoming more isolated/atomized from each other. These problems put together create people who are less empathetic, more cruel, and feel like they’ve got nothing to lose. This doesn’t mean we’re all doomed to become monsters. Pain can also be a force that makes us more empathetic and less willing to inflict cruelty on others, as long as we don’t let go of what makes us human. Stay safe and stay human friend 🤝

[@brutalpancho]

I have been waiting for Dr Gabor's address on this and just want to say, what a beautiful soul, and Hannah too! If only people like these were world leaders, we wouldn't have to wake up every day in this dystopian nightmare world. Thank you both so much for this and for being who you are. Time to share this far and wide

[@CharmSchool_Reject]

He addressed it like 3 weeks ago...

[@MariWi]

"Peace and justice for Palestine". So brutal horrific massacre of innocent Israeli, not even militants, it's just ok?

[@ritas4845]

​@@MariWiI'm sure that's not what they meant. No need to stir the pot with anger. Just peacefully acknowledge you would like peace for all the innocents. You know, on both sides. You know, to avoid wars that could reach far and wide.

[@ritas4845]

​@@CharmSchool_RejectThat's petty.

[@MariWi]

@@ritas4845 I'm not adding.. I just want to hear this clearly.

[@shponglutely]

It’s a disgrace such honest, reflective, and rational voices aren’t given enough media attention!!

[@otpflynn5848]

Absolutely 💚

[@jrb2565]

That's because the masses of mankind don't like rationality, they like to have a cause to get behind whether it is right or wrong

[@madisulik4647]

Am an Egyptian, all love and respect to ur daughter and u. I subscribed to your channel and will follow you on the psychological and moral levels. You are a human being in the truest sense of the word, and your fair opinions and courage have helped me remove a large portion of the hatred.. thank u.

[@user-pk7fr5lg9f]

Thank you for speaking up. I have been waiting for someone with the understanding of how the body and the brain work to speak to this horrific tragedy which keeps unfolding in Israel and Palestine. It has been heartwarming to see father and daughter come together like this to share this wisdom. And thank you Gabor for reminding that responsibility falls on the powerful to initiate repair in the relationship.

[@mariettad12]

My love and respect to you Dr Mate, and to your family. You are a shining light in an increasingly dark world.

[@Stacydsullivan]

I genuinely have the most heartfelt love for Dr. Mate. He changed my life with his lectures and books in 2019. He is the authority of humanity in my opinion. Which is one person, but so is he. He is a treasure to the planet.

[@annelbeab8124]

Well said

[@James-su4js]

Much love for Dr Gabor mate

[@shuaibuabdullah2926]

What a gem there is. Gabor has always impress me and many on his frank, forthright talks. The world needs such personality to be able to navigate the dangerous wave threatening to destroy the world we live. As he always emphasised, and I quite agree with him that we cannot ignore the role of history in addressing critical issues. Welidone Hannah for anchoring the interview. World class!

[@augustaallenjones9776]

FINALLY, an intellegent voice of reason. THANK YOU, for your guidance and a gentle helping hand in directing me on the path I already knew to be accurate but needed encouragement to trust. You've done it with so many other topics, but this one pulls hardest on my heartstrings and moral compass. YOU keep our scales balanced, Mr. Mate. And obviously, Hannah will carry on the baton once you are gone. What a difference you have made on this planet. Thank you from the depths of my heart.

[@James-su4js]

Much love ❤️

[@user-hc8ye7qx2l]

I think that Gabor Mate comes from a really good place of wanting peace and wanting to see things objectively. And some of what he says may be right for before 2005... However: - When he says that what Israelis experienced on Oct 7th is what Palestinians have been experiencing for years, I wish that he would point out that Israel's aggressions towards Gaza have been as a retaliation for attacks on Israel. This is not the first time that Israelis suffer from terrorist attacks. I grew up hearing about buses blowing up on a regular basis. Maybe Israel attacked indiscriminately after those terrorist bus blow ups. But I don't know what a "correct" response if to innocent civilians getting blown up to pieces while riding a bus. Israel didn't attack Gaza for fun. It was in response to their attacks. Israel just wanted them to leave us alone. Israel tried to give Gaza back to Egypt, but Egypt refused to take it back. - He talks about Gaza being occupied. He is correct about that, until 18 years ago. But it was as a result of Egypt attacking Israel, and Israel conquering that piece of land as well as Sinai. Again, tried to give it back, but got stuck with it. - He claims that "Gaza is the largest concentration camp in the world". First, I don't know any concentration camp that has beautiful neighborhoods and a lovely beach. I'll see if I can find a video that shows the nice areas of Gaza and send it to you. It has playgrounds and beautiful buildings and houses. A large part of Gaza lives in poverty. This is not Israel's fault. Hamas spends all the money on weapons and a lavish lifestyle for its leaders. Israel put in water pipes for them to have clean water and Hamas dug the pipes out and used them to make rockets to attack Israel. Gabor Mate doesn't mention any of that. Israel built an industrial complex in Gaza for them to start having businesses. They burned it down. Israel started letting people from Gaza come into Israel to do business and work. Those are the people who drew maps for Hamas to know where and who to attack (after pretending to be all peace-loving and friendly). We can't have an open border with them, because they have openly announced that they want to kill us. Egypt could have an open border with them, but they don't get criticized for not doing it, even though Gaza used to be Egypt and these are literally their keen. - The numbers Gabor and Hannah quote are provided by the Health Ministry, which is run by Gaza. They are known to lie. There are Gaza prisoners now testifying that Hamas was disguised as hospital staff at Al-Shifa hospital. They cheat and lie, and yet Gabo and Hannah are taking their word as gospel. Israeli victims of Palestinian terror attacks were given no notice. - It is correct that Gaza was occupied until 2005. They were occupied as a result of Israel conquering that land when Israel was attacked by Egypt. Israel has tried to give Gaza back to Egypt, but they won't take it back. If we don't occupy it (as has been the case for the past 18 years), they build tunnels and ammunition against us and use the space to launch rockets into Israel. If we occupy it, we are blamed for occupying. There is no good solution. - Gabor says that Gaza is "the largest concentration camp in the world". That's because Hamas is hoarding all the resources. They could be a lovely tourist destination. They have a beautiful beach. It is their choice. Actual concentration camps don't have that choice. - The definition that Gabor gives for genocide is incorrect. The real definition includes "aim of destroying the nation or group". Israel has no intention of destroying the Palestinian people. If they wanted to do that, they could have done it on Oct. 8th or sooner. They do intent to destroy Hamas - but that is a terrorist organization that has vowed to exterminate them. - Gabor says that Israel is committing war crimes. This is not correct. Israel is acting very ethically. They gave plenty of notice for civilians to leave, they could have finished the job by air, but they are sending in foot soldiers (many of whom have been killed in the battle) in order to prevent Palestinian civilian deaths. In WWII between one and two million German civilians died. Does that mean that Britain and US should have ceased fire sooner? Would Gabor even be alive today is Britain had ceased fire on Germany? - Gabor is correct about a two state solution being necessary. Israel has agreed to a two-state solution on several occasions. The Palestinians have rejected it every single time. Hamas doesn't want a two-state solution. They want all of Israel. Let's hope that after Hamas is defeated, the new government will want actual peace with Israel and a two-state solution can be achieved. - Gazans don't grow up as prisoners of Israel. They grow up as prisoners of Hamas. - One of the main Hamas guys who organized the Oct 7th barbaric massacre was a prisoner in Isarel who was exchanged (along with over a thousand other Palestinian prisoners) for one Israeli soldier (Shalit). While in Israeli prison, he got an advanced degree in Engineering and learned languages (including Hebrew). Palestinian prisoners in Israel get all sorts of perks, including ordering special meats and using a special thing to make pitas. Any Israeli in Gaza gets lynched. When Shalit was hostage in Gaza, he did not get to study for an advanced degree. He barely got fed. - The IDF leaving Gaza before destroying Hamas is signing up for more of the same.

[@warriorwaitress7690]

I've been eagerly awaiting this response from Dr. Maté. My heart has been so heavy with all of this horrifying news, as it has been for years in empathy for the Palestinian condition, and I knew I'd be soothed by your measured yet unflinching factual take on this. My great-grandfather x5 was a Cherokee survivor of the Trail of Tears and his immediate family "voluntarily" removed from their ancestral lands in Georgia to Indian Territory before him. As I watch so many people cheer on this 3 week revenge campaign against innocent civilians, I can't help but imagine how painful it must have been for my ancestors to watch as people cheered on their genocide. Your calm, trauma-informed expertise is exactly what I knew I needed right now, I'm grateful beyond belief, Dr. Maté. I send you peace and love. 🫂✌️

[@fionaahern1048]

I think when you have been exposed directly or in your past to this terrible discrimination and genocide you can easily emphasise. Look at the lovely connection the Native American and Irish people have. The giving not just financially but of hope. These poor innocent Palestinians it’s horrific what they are suffering. Anyone who can justify this has no compassion in their soul. Dr Maté , a kind compassionate soul.

[@onlyme54637]

Completely different situation.. they people were from the lands . And we're lied to and cheated in the way the neighbouring Arab lands have treated isreal'. They are Nazis trying to wipe Jews out. It's never different... Isreal' has agreed to over 6 peace deals that the Muslim Arabs have rejected. Muslim can live in isreal' and practice their faith, be a part of politics etc.. but in Islam brotherhood lands.. others are stoned, beheaded, excluded and x6 taxes etc.. ithr Islam brotherhood are a sect that have taken over from Morocco to Pakistan.. and they are invading south .. it's more akin to the ottomans or Romans.. but they create religious military states

[@warriorwaitress7690]

@@fionaahern1048 Absolutely, and thank you for the positivity, my friend. The Irish, Scottish and South African people have been especially vocal and passionate in their solidarity with Palestinians, and with indigenous struggles anywhere. It's truly energizing. There are also plenty of people who haven't been historically oppressed but still find it in their hearts to empathize, too. Hats off to them all. Empathy and solidarity are such beautiful expressions of one's humanity. I also remember that it was Palestinians who were some of the very first people to come out in support of Black Lives Matter, when they shared their expertise on how best to treat tear gas injuries with the good people in Ferguson, MO. Palestinians also stood strongly with Standing Rock defending their sovereignty, when the flags of every single federally recognized tribe were flown lining the road leading up to the camp, so was the Palestinian flag. I wish you joy and serenity, precious relative. 🫂

[@jointheconversation8385]

Thank you Dr Mate for speaking with such a strong sense of justice. We are sorry for what happened on 7 Oct , but we are also very very sad for the systematic persecution of the Palestinian people, that went on for decades .

[@karenfouad]

The world would be heaven on earth if more people had the wisdom and compassion of Dr. Mate. ❤

[@elizabethcooper9815]

I am Jewish but I first see that I am a spiritual being. I am heartbroken for those who have been killed and are being tortured on both sides. People that use others because of a disagreement I have no patience for their temper tantrums. When anyone does this they are living outside of themselves what we call ego. Anyone who lives by their heart would not fathom doing something so horrific. The ceasefire needs to happen right here right now!

[@rsza5911]

In this sea of propaganda, for me this was the most heart breaking interview, I’ve listened to. I cried, not because of manipulated imagery but because of the honesty that is so apparent on the face of Dr Matè. I have the utmost respect for you Sir and May the Almighty continue to give you the strength to continue your good work 🙏

[@fractalbeard]

I have always said to those I debate about the Palestinian conflict " Read about this matter and know the opinions and positions of both parties involved in this to be able to make an informed decision and have your own view of this conflict, not the media's view. Be fair and sincere because it's a matter of life and death to those innocent people " Thank you, Dr Gabor

[@moonlight-zn9ty]

same.

[@totallydomestic433]

STOP with the moral equivalence! You are stabbing your people in the back. Stop with the Palestinian propaganda. The Nazis had the same traitors who pointed out where the Jews were living. Nazi collaborators.

[@dinakaramitsanis-taha88]

You will go down in history as a remarkable human being. I am proud to call you a fellow Canadian and am proud you are using your voice and platform to educate people and to get them to question themselves…I am proud you will not be silenced by other organizations and deflected from speaking at universities….you are an admirable humanitarian with dept, clarity, perspective, compassion, character & principals!!! I pray that all humans can “listen” with their hearts and become more enlightened to help with a CEASEFIRE ❤!!!!

[@monazaiter]

A remarkable voice of true Humanity... The call for peace and justice for all should be heard universally. Thank you Dr. Maté and Hannah for your compassion and honest courage.

[@emmagrey333]

I was born in Bosnia and survived the war as a child. I appreciate your efforts to fight for justice and truth, despite the risks you face. I will happily subscribe to your channel and encourage others who watched your video to do the same. You don’t need those who cancelled your lectures. They are hypocrites and traitors. I believe you will received a lot invitations from all the universities that have integrity and credibility! Huge respect for you and thank you for being who you are! God bless you and your family!

[@Paris-ff9hi]

The Bosnian War was one of the two largest massacres in Europe. In Srebrenica, 8,000 people were killed, including children, babies, women and the sick. Men were separated from women and shot in cold blood. Sons,daughters as well as wives,living without their brothers, fathers and sons. The same thing happened in Kosovo. Inhumane war crimes that violated international law were committed and were never punished or sanctioned. So many families still don't know where the bodies of their murdered family members are. Many bodies were thrown into the Danube. The political situation in the Balkans is still very delicate and heated. I am from the Balkan myself.

[@Woosaidthat]

@@Paris-ff9hianother ethnic cleansing of Muslims. No one cared until the oppressors decided they’ve killed enough people. Will this go on until Israel decides they’ve spent enough?

[@enzos711]

"They are hypocrites and traitors" (yiches) ..

[@jonigarciajg]

as a therapist, I really appreciate the example you're setting of how to have such difficult conversations. keeping ones emotions regulated and maintaining compassion and validating the feelings of others throughout is something we all can improve on.

[@indirawijesinghe3947]

What a beautiful dad & a daughter. Such a courageous yet difficult interview. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart. We all need to practice compassion, love & forgiveness everyday, they will become permanent 🙏

[@danamahmoud951]

Thank you, Dr. Gabor. I’m a mixed race Palestinian, and am applaud you for speaking the truth and standing up for what is right for both parts: Israelis and Palestinians. No one deserves the hate, suffering and fear from what has taken place for centuries up to now. Cease Fire, Cease Hate and Cease Bias that has been happening since it has been written in history. Let us all stop this and begin a new era of healing, love and support

[@beweslee]

Thank you so much for this! My heart and mind have been at an impasse. As a Jew, an empath, and a physician, I was lost. Thank you.

[@123smarties]

We need more leaders like Dr Maté.

[@wikipunt925]

Peace and Light to you ☯️💜

[@beckynelson6786]

This is the best clarification of the situation that I have seen.Dr.Matè is wise,eloquent and compassionate.Thankyou both and Hana for the info about the JVP etc.❤

[@soulwithzain]

Thank you ❤🇵🇸 I knew when I saw this from you that it would be honest and integrous. And I could listen in without lies and cover ups of lack of background, history and truth.

[@asalshokati]

I cried for humanity watching this but I also cried to hear that such death of humanity still exists and is spoken of… ❤ Thank you for spreading this message

[@spitefulbob9254]

Intelligence of the situation, empathy with the people involved and composure of personal thought in such a dark time for humanity. Shalom Gabor and thank you for introducing us to your daughter.

[@user-oc4in1me8x]

Honestly in tears hearing you as a Palestinian who wants to scream at the top of my lungs in pain. Thank you Dr and Hanna and all Jews who are on the side of true history. We’re all human.

[@katieb8511]

💔❤️

[@faizamohammed7706]

❤❤❤

[@michaelscott70]

As a Palestinian, the right side of history is also condemning Hamas and all the corrupt and criminal leaders who have taken Palestinians hostage.

[@agentbrosco6718]

Thank you Gabor for having the courage to show what humanity means! ❤

[@Czsonbor]

The respect I have for Dr Gábor Máté can’t be described in a comment. Im am really greatful thet you are here for us for humanity in these inhumane times we really need a voice. The people who just want peace and justice. I want to see a world with more people like you!

[@SaffyKaffy]

Hannah, I didn't realize I was holding my breath until you asked us to take a deep breath. Thank you very much, Dr. Maté, for your kind, reasonable and peaceful words. May your words of wisdom reach the hearts of those who continue to harbor such hatred toward others. My prayers go out to you for health and wellness.

[@jacquelynn2051]

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[@cynsid1]

Massive respect for both of you! I have a Muslim background and am so upset by what is going on in the Middle East. Thank you so much for your balanced and educated analysis. Thank you so much for posting this; it is so appreciated. We need more like you. Shalom/Salaam .

[@limi4198]

God bless Israel

[@marinakoshelev6006]

May God bless Israel and protect Jewish people!@@limi4198

[@dikagajic2714]

I had the privilege of hearing you first at a mental health conference in Oshawa years ago and have been reading everything you wrote and listening to you everywhere you can be heard. I am not surprised that, once again, unapologetically and consistently, you are taking the side of the human race as a person and as a professional. Religion, affiliations, and background aside, remaining objective and protecting the vulnerable is often very difficult to do and you, sir, do it with such dignity you are a role model and an inspiration. Thank you for still going strong and not giving up.

[@albertsjoberg1200]

Thank you for facilitating this Hanna. Thank you Dr Maté for your thoughtful and measured words.