Join us for a powerful conversation with Ori Weisberg, an Israeli Jew living in Jerusalem, as we explore the ongoing war in Gaza from the perspective of someone deeply embedded in the complexities of Israeli society. Ori served in the Israeli Defense Forces during the First Intifada, and since then has become a voice of conscience, committed to dialogue, justice, and truth.
A scholar with a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Michigan, Ori has taught in both Israel and the U.S., worked as an editor and translator, and contributed to outlets including Haaretz, The Forward, Times of Israel, and The Washington Post. Though personally impacted by the October 7 attacks—one of his friends was wounded and captured by Hamas—Ori chooses to engage his fellow Israelis on social media with honesty, empathy, and remarkable civility.
In this livestream, we’ll talk with Ori about the war on Gaza, Israeli public discourse, and the need for moral clarity in a time of devastating violence. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss..

What is a “banana republic”—and why does it matter today? In this week’s Determinetruth livestream, we’ll talk with Professor Kevin Coleman (University of Toronto) and unpack the history behind the term, as well as examine how US fruit companies like United Fruit (now Chiquita) played a central role in shaping the political and economic realities of Central America. We’ll also explore how US imperial power, backed by corporate interests, toppled governments, exploited workers, and destabilized nations to secure cheap fruit and maximize profits. We'll also consider the long-term human cost: how this legacy of violence, inequality, and foreign intervention helped create the conditions that drove many to seek refuge in the US. This conversation invites Americans to reflect on the hidden histories of empire, the deep ties between capitalism and foreign policy, and the roots of the current immigration crisis.