Twisted Words - The Language of War

A Conversation About How Words — and Media Bias — Matter in Times of Conflict

Peaced Off! is a film and conversation series born out of frustration, heartbreak, and the urgent, persistent desire for peace.

Guests
Laurel Leff: Professor; historian; author of Buried by The Times; Professor Emerita, Northeastern University

Sari Nusseibeh: Palestinian emeritus professor of philosophy and former president of the Al-Quds University in Jerusalem

Meet Professors Laurel Leff and Sari Nusseibeh as they explore the language of the current conflict in Israel and Palestine. This important conversation unpacks why words matter — examining not only definitions, but also the history, evolution, and shifting meaning of charged terms such as: Genocide, Zionist, Apartheid, Ceasefire.

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Abe Gurko is a producer, activist, and writer whose book, Won’t Be Silent — Don’t Stop ’Til It Matters, has also become his mantra. He promotes dialogue at the intersection of culture, politics, and storytelling. Visit Abe’s Substack.