Gaza: 'How can you talk of recognition when there's a genocide being committed against 2.3m people?'

As a host of Western countries are now recognising the State of Palestine, in a historic first, Eve Irvine welcomes Chris Gunness, former spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Mr. Gunness warns that 'it's just 'symbolic. How can you talk of recognition when there's a genocide being committed against 2.3m people in Gaza' and when Israel is 'on the verge' of annexing the West Bank.' He describes this as a pivotal moment for the international community. “International law is very clear,” he says. “You cannot commit genocide as a form of self-defence.” The UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that senior Israeli leaders have been inciting genocide.