“It's not complex, it's genocide” Former top UN official on Gaza | UpFront

'Israel operates under a climate of absolute impunity,' says Craig Mokhiber, former top UN official.
Since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza the United Nations has been under pressure. More than 85 percent of the Gazan population is currently homeless and living in dire conditions, while the UN remains in political gridlock.
Three weeks after the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza, the former director of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Craig Mokibher, resigned from his post, protesting that the UN was “failing” in its duty to prevent what he called a “textbook case of genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza. He also accused the US and most of Europe of being complicit.
So, is the UN failing in its duty to prevent the massacre in Gaza? And what is at stake for the future of Palestine?
On UpFront this week, Marc Lamont Hill discusses the role of the UN in Israel’s war on Gaza with Craig Mokhiber, the former director of the New York office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
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[@rosimasis3942]

It is not complex, is colonialism and genocide.

[@simbad9614]

Its murderest colonialism and brutal genocide!!!

[@Ilyaz3207]

Exactly, now days people play with words... the truth is the lie and the lie is the truth

[@antonyeleny810]

Totally agree

[@user-eo3gb1cq9d]

I take my hat of for Craig he really stands up for the truth we need more people like him from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@noecadavona1862]

"It is fatal to enter a war without the will to win it." - Douglas Macarthur 😂

[@mariahewitt9787]

Stop the Genocide.

[@jfern6673]

lol

[@dede-ye7sf]

And like you 🇿🇦 thank you for 🇵🇸🙏

[@Jouantiese]

SA rejects this bigoted ANC loser

[@user-lf3wy2ol4s]

Well done Craig for calling out the UN and the atrocities

[@jawahirrabbani4796]

Stop genocide

[@Gerhardium]

There is actual "genocide" happening against he Uighur and Rohingya by China and Myanmar but protesting that wouldn't be anti-western so it gets ignored. Sad tho because, unlike the Gaza Arabs and the so-called genocide of a population that grows faster than their alleged oppressor, the others are actual ongoing genocides of Muslim people for religious reasons. Not much coverage of that on Al-Jazeera, is there?

[@antonyeleny810]

Totally agree

[@unsubscramble]

Mokhiber is a gifted communicator and a brave honest man.

[@Zaytoonshaminsk]

Thank you Craig for standing up at the side of humanity & we appreciate all you do ! You are a true hero !

[@troubledocean]

Never stop talking, Mokhiber, you are doing a great service to humanity and history. And thank you, MLH, for your continued reporting and talking and updating on Palestine, and the ethnic cleansing and genocide of its people. ❤️🇵🇸

[@troubledocean]

At this point, those lies are just plain boring. No one is listening to that hazbara anymore.

[@FM-kl3iu]

@@YoramAizenbergyou are sickening…. You don’t make any logical arguments

[@antonyeleny810]

Totally agree

[@phillipholland6795]

@@FM-kl3iu Their entire history is a testament to their dishonesty and treachery. The present is simply a bonus, an eye opener for the world.

[@gregoryapache3601]

Thank you for calling it what it is !

[@mandeofafrica.11.22]

This guy @ Craig is a very articulate and honest global citizen. The world needs more people like him

[@babaupede]

We need more people like Craig Mokhiber. Exceptional clarity, integrity, competence, restraint. The voice of reason and understanding. I wonder why people like him are always marginalized. We really live in an upside-down world.

[@And-hk8cy]

Want more liars for AJ for some cash?

[@babaupede]

@@And-hk8cycomments without a trace of dignity...

[@And-hk8cy]

@@babaupede There are stupid people who demand to be lied to.

[@babaupede]

@@michellenorris8471 Yes, I've been following him since. A person with the qualities you expect to find at the top of human rights institutions, forced to leave in protest. I despair...

[@And-hk8cy]

@@michellenorris8471 He called for a one-state solution... 🤣🤣🤣

[@almamusikdotnet]

He was so smart to leave the UN when he did. Probably the best decision of his life. Now he can go on to do bigger and better things for the future of Palestine and others. Godspeed, God bless. Thank God for people like him in the world.

[@habsom1406]

I suspect his hands were tied whilst he was inside UN along with his voice gagged. At least now he's out, he can expose them and bring about awareness that may lead to change.

[@shabsh8689]

​@user-it5fr4ol5f Why bother with this bla bla blabbing... Yes the whole world is seeing the Gen- o_c!de being orchestrated!

[@tyfromuzi5871]

@@user-it5fr4ol5fyeah, if response to 107 was that image what the response to what isr doing to palestine all the years can look like?

[@theronsan]

Craig is absolutely right.

[@professordogwood8985]

Why is Israel saying the UN has it out for us? Short answer: wouldn't you be upset if someone told you to check your privilege?

[@tyfromuzi5871]

arent they just acting like they will do something? doesnt seem UN will go beyond putting up a show, they are powerless and kneel to empire

[@mildredmartinez8843]

Mr. Mokhiber does an eloquent job of describing the Palestine situation. So eloquent, so clear, so factual. A man of integrity. Hope he continues to denounce the slaughter in Palestine. Much love and admiration to you. The world needs to hear your words.

[@klausrain111]

😂Bollocks!😂

[@mildredmartinez8843]

@@klausrain111 and what does that mean?

[@Jouantiese]

So bigoted, so brainwashed, so deranged, so ridiculous 😅

[@sittingfrogleg]

@@mildredmartinez8843Hasbara little soldiers can be recognized by their idiotic, inappropriate laughing emojis.

[@sojrnrr8368]

@@sittingfrogleg They have an inappropriate psychotic affect. They envy people who have real emotions which they lack

[@calacurrather9994]

I wish the world and the western leaders would listen to this honest man.

[@user-sf8mu4pl2j]

They're bought and paid 4! 💵 💰

[@metalmamasue3680]

Yep, they do not care, it's corrupted and evil beyond words. 🙏💔🍉

[@tyfromuzi5871]

This host is great also

[@calacurrather9994]

@@tyfromuzi5871 💯Agreed 👍🏼

[@markjohnson4053]

A very good interview. Mokhiber is intelligent and explains the issue clearly.

[@tyfromuzi5871]

A good host also

[@fromtheoutside37]

I think Craig Mokhiber should write down the way how the UN must function.

[@larsstougaard7097]

UN is rotten to the core, it needs a complete rethink in a new world organization

[@m.r.1466]

Mr. Mokhiber is an honourable man for taking a stand from the beginning by resigning his post in objection and for speaking out against this shameful genocide. Thank you Marc

[@selma5885]

Craig is impressive and get's right to the heart of the matter.

[@CommandG0]

Amazing video! Thanks Marc and Craig!

[@bkhustler]

Thanks for bring us this story. Also thank you to Mr. Mokhiber for standing on God given principles.

[@brucemcglasson]

Get the UN out of the USA.

[@user-mv7to5ef6t]

Disband it immediately if it's not doing its job.

[@BellaZ209]

The UN is the USA…an unfortunate truth.

[@samchris3793]

Let's get Israel out of the US too.

[@brucemcglasson]

@@samchris3793No you can go.😆🤪

[@samchris3793]

@@brucemcglasson Obey Netanyahu. Obey Israel. Don't speak up. Remain silent.

[@azharbhyat9201]

Nothing much to add. The UN needs to be dissolved & restructured.

[@przysmaki5]

Thank you Craig & Marc.For your humanity & courage.

[@GodforChildren]

I love him he is so pure hearted, it shows in his eyes. For a lawyer to be so righteous is very gratifying, thank you God, for Craig and your voice through him.

[@malzulkif]

Very articulate to the point. Well said

[@Chasee445]

I love this man. So eloquent and ethically consistent and confident

[@hassanmusse7700]

Thanks to Aljazera for exposing war criminals

[@milenakisel2855]

Craig telling the truth and never give up!!!! Israel is afraid of a two state solution due to its not there land since 1948!!!! Free Free Palestine!!!

[@blessingadex9635]

Israel can never afraid of anyone. Have it in mind that's where the Hamas miss it. Today is very hurtful for them. Nobody pray for the diet of is brother or the loving one. Where's the leaders of Hamas can't you see they run to others country and leave their children to die. Is that what you want. Let pray for peace

[@Manlkiwaa]

Palestinians are a very resilient people....they need their freedom and the ability to live in peace like all others....praying for their safety....

[@And-hk8cy]

It is not clear that if the Palestinians want to live in peace, then why they committed a terrorist act today in Israel, killing two innocent people at a bus stop and seriously injuring three others. Can you explain this?

[@Haz3dNightfall]

They can choose peace and freedom by removing Hamas from power in Gaza, otherwise they'll have neither and keep on having more Operation Al'Aqsa Floods.

[@nestehamohame]

Israel we need go to land

[@faiza63676]

​@@And-hk8cy You have the NERVE TO TALK ABOUT 2 "INNOCENT ISRAELIS" WHO WERE KILLED. LISTEN TO YOURSELF!!!. ARE YOW EVEN AWARE OF HOW MANY "INNOCENT PALESTINIANS" HAS BEEN KILLED SINCE OCTOBER 7TH TO DATE ONLY AND NOT EVEN TALKING ABOUT THE PAST 7 + DECADES 🙆😡😡

[@And-hk8cy]

@@faiza63676 I know you support terrorists. You think it's okay if someone in a neighboring country murders people waiting at a bus stop. This is you.

[@SadaK-tr6dm]

- Netanyahu let the attack happen on his own country, despite knowing about the attack 3 days before it happened. - Music festival was organised with lot of foreigners just 3 miles away from the border. On whose order? - Music festival was extended by one day as the attack did not happen when it was thought to happen. On whose order? - Noticing that music festival casualty were less, used IDF to increase the casualties in the music festival. On whose order?

[@And-hk8cy]

Boring, stupid lie.

[@merciakhalil9735]

@@And-hk8cy, 😂😂😂😂😂. You call a true a lie and a lie true. No brain.

[@nqa5448]

Truth hurts right!

[@brucemcglasson]

​@@nqa5448what drugs are you on.😂😂😂

[@mariahewitt9787]

​@@And-hk8cy March 2019. Benjamin Netanyahu told his Likud colleagues. "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian State, has to support bolstering Hamas, and transferring money to Hamas. "This is part of our strategy, to isolate the Palestinians in Gaza, from the West Bank " Source: Washington Post.

[@noormohammadchamoo7014]

Well said guy’s

[@muhammadnafees6192]

solute to you man, you are great.

[@user-rx7vl5vo4h]

Very intelligent man God bless 🙌

[@salonlapre1552]

Great interview, thanks for bringing him on

[@Ommismyteacher]

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere". Martin Luther King Jr.

[@marypurcell773]

This former UN official is very articulate! Such a shame he resigned last Autumn! Worth a listen!!

[@terriej123]

Perfection. He tells it exactly as it is!

[@mehruneusufzai2341]

Sorry I spelled wrong Mr. Marc. You are awesome. Thank you for standing with Palestinians. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@PhilipBrandt1973]

Craig you should not have left! You are so needed!

[@dianacasey6002]

If he had stayed he would not be able to speak out against the atrocities.

[@TheSapphire51]

He can speak his mind freely from outside an organization that has been captured by the biggest bullies of them all USA and Israel.

[@cynthialynne7]

I agree totally..why is the World not being held accountable

[@hariharihani]

Freedom and justice for Palestinians!

[@peaceforall8937]

🕊️🇵🇸🕊️🙏🇵🇸🙏🕊️🇵🇸🕊️

[@larsstougaard7097]

It's complex

[@phillipholland6795]

@@larsstougaard7097 It's really not.

[@frankstewart9607]

Outstanding journalism. Outstanding explanation of the possibilities of the UN and its failures. Journalists need to focus on the bigger picture when questioning the Israeli spokespeople and not allow them to lie and obfuscate on a daily basis with stock answers.

[@heidehshahsavan8824]

❤❤❤Craig Mokhiber, thank you!❤❤❤

[@ntokozo5668]

I can listen to this Gentleman talking for days..🙌🏾🇿🇦

[@rosie-ob8tt]

Thank you Marc for your unweaving commitment to justice n humanity and Craig for his courage and standing for humanity, two extraordinary leaders!!!!

[@dd615]

What a great Man very much appreciate the a Truth that you say

[@faizeladam1404]

One secular state where all are equal. Period

[@Jouantiese]

Jordan

[@notyourbus]

Spot on! That is exactly what is going on!

[@hassanmusse7700]

Thank you for your HUMILITY, lawyer 💪💪💪

[@shamim1587]

Absolute legend; hats off to Craig for speaking the truth and being so brilliant in his outspoken comments regarding UN and Western hypocrisy over Palestine

[@mehruneusufzai2341]

Thank you so much Mr. March and Mr. Craig for the truth. The UN should be doing their job. Shame on them.

[@saylubarry6848]

Aljazeera is the only media left that make sense in these days

[@And-hk8cy]

Hamas broadcasts propaganda that you can understand.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Say lu barry 😮

[@user-uf5sd3yk6g]

​@And-hk8cy And that right-wing media, hey? This is where the biggest concern is for me in Western democracy. Have a look at what they have been up to in the last twenty years or so? The trouble makers? The dividers? Bringing down sitting leaders? Anti democratic behaviour. Looking at the sums, clearly the biggest threat. And one could go on and on and on about the issue. And nothing will happen about it!

[@oliveoil5789]

@@And-hk8cy keep telling those living in Israel that. It doesn’t work on the non-brainwashed masses.

[@sojrnrr8368]

@@And-hk8cy hasbara cannot stand that it cannot dictate to Al Jazeera like CNN MSNBC, etc. ...cope

[@loladaisy542]

Excellent discussion as always with Craig Mokhiber speaking truth to power! Thank you!

[@user-qi6is3di3g]

How can US and human rights defender give Israel to right of self defence as they are criminal of occupation of palestinans forde decades, and is this really self defence? Or ethnic cleansing?

[@medic2068]

Right to defend is dictated by protection of a governments people.

[@mariahewitt9787]

Holocaust Scholar Raz Segal, An Israeli expert in modern Genocide, calls the assault on Gaza, a textbook case of, "Intent to commit Genocide "

[@mariahewitt9787]

And comments disappear from Chew-Tube.

[@SarahBibi-fx3jo]

Craig Hill Owen Michael and many more standing up for Palestine people surely know yur work thank you good work pray for the Palestinian people

[@noormohammadchamoo7014]

My Rabb save the umma of gaza and free Palestine. Ya Rabb only you and you alone can assist.❤

[@faiza63676]

AMEEN THUMMA AMEEN 🤲👆🤲. THE PALESTINIANS BELIEVE AND RELY ONLY ON YOU ALLAH 🤲🇵🇸🤲🇵🇸🤲. HELP THEM YA RABB 👆🇵🇸🤲🇵🇸🤲🇵🇸🤲

[@jeanade9010]

The story of the Palestinian people is one of the saddest stories… one of the saddest histories, I have ever read. This assault… this genocide that we can’t quite wrap our minds around the fact that it is happening in front of our eyes, is affecting the souls of people worldwide. Affecting us all on a spiritual level, no matter our faith or non faith.

[@valmach1]

Stolen land cannot be defended or conquered. .

[@And-hk8cy]

Stupid nonsense. You want to destroy Israel.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yes give it all back to the Ottoman Turks they owned the land for 400 years , great crime it was taken from them by the Europeans . Make Ottomans Empire great again

[@And-hk8cy]

@@larsstougaard7097 🤣🤣🤣

[@valmach1]

@@larsstougaard7097 the Ottomans no longer exist.. Palestinians do.. What is wrong with you Evil birches!.. Evil, Monstrous part of this species

[@yoachim91]

@@larsstougaard7097 And the ottomans took it from the mamluks, lets find out where those guys went and give it to them. But lets not go to far back because then we end up with judeah and the jews and that is not oke....

[@sandrajones1609]

Excellent Content ✌️ Gratitude For Integrity 🇺🇸

[@ishaks8152]

Netanyzhu should shake hands with pol pot.😅

[@klausrain111]

😂Yo Tard! Pol Pot has been dead for years! If you wanna be a propagandist at least try to make sense!

[@Hiptoys]

well spoken

[@larsstougaard7097]

Well said

[@tripzincluded8087]

"do they want to?" is the real question.

[@cabdixafiidasad2245]

This interview Amazing

[@cabdixafiidasad2245]

What you say

[@haseenavawda6500]

What a wonderful honest human being. ❤thank you 🍉🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@SanjaZefir]

Thank you for taking in clear, open and professional way! I hope many people hear it!!!

[@Zhh854]

This completely makes sense 👏

[@DonnaMcFadden]

Thank you for speaking out Mr. Mokhiber! We are all watching the dysfunction of our governments and the UN. What is the mechanism to change the the power dynamics within the organization and in particular - the Security Council? Change is absolutely necessary to prevent a future catastrophe like this from happening again!!🇨🇦

[@amirTehrani1994]

The answer is "Nope". Since when has the UN taken action in opposition to the US???

[@sojrnrr8368]

@user-it5fr4ol5f nothing Kasrut about m*rder; nor do they have any commission form YHUH to do this. Talmud is not T'rah.

[@AVOWIRENEWS]

The issue of Gaza and its complexities is indeed a significant one that invites a lot of international attention and concern. It's encouraging to see that important conversations are taking place, and voices are being heard on such critical topics. Dialogue and awareness are key steps towards understanding and potentially resolving conflicts. It's vital for the international community to stay informed and engaged in these discussions.

[@bahabraham5037]

A true definition of a gentle man! God bless you sir for saying it as it is

[@JohnFelinn]

“The last paradox is that the tale of Palestine from the beginning until today is a simple story of colonialism and dispossession, yet the world treats it as a multifaceted and complex story-hard to understand and even harder to solve.” ― Noam Chomsky.

[@ge4709]

There are some other countries in this world that need your attention. Palestinians in Syria In Egypt etc Would you let us know what is going on there?

[@bal2137]

Well spoken ! Bravoooo!!

[@enzahmltn121]

So happy to hear this man. You bring such clarity amongst all the noise. Thank you. Can you provide the pathway?

[@MaTeTris]

"It's not complex, it's genocide”, Exactly. I would add that the whole conflict between Palestine and Israel is not complex either: it is land theft.

[@abdinoradangaraar4731]

No they cant stop becouse UN is a restaurant owned by unaited state, there no international low, and human rights

[@BailelaVida]

Thank you Craig Mokhiber. And thanks UpFront and Marc Lamont Hill Cheers!

[@mele9131]

“It’s not complex. It’s genocide”

[@kidgamer9399]

Great interview from South Africa.

[@user-xy2pk8rr2h]

South Africa show its bravery, but other Nations are Cowardly Afraid from Occupier. They are Naive and biased.!!! Viva for Al Jazeera news

[@user-dd9re5wm6y]

AIPAC is a major obstacle to peace!

[@user-uf5sd3yk6g]

And the USA, the biggest superpower, supporting Israel through all of this? Talking tough, yet sending Israel lots of money and military assistance.. God's chosen, hey? Christian nations, hey? I wonder what Jesus would think of you all, hey? Over a million starving, facing disease? Over 28,000 dead, mostly women and young children? Gaza completely decimated?

[@Yournumber1livvie]

Please please please god, your all we have, we believe in that Palestine will be free, STOP THE GENOCIDE!

[@mariahewitt9787]

Revelation 2;9 and 3;9. God knows who they are.

[@Yournumber1livvie]

@@Jazz-fg2dm do you actually ask that question? God is above you, above the 7 skies watching you, and instead of hoping Palestine will be free you ask who is god? (God does not have a gender) god is Allah, and I know Christians would say Jesus is god too, and I respect that with them too, but my beliefs are Allah and only Allah is god, but I want no hate to any religion, if you are a different religion you could search this, if you know I’m another religion don’t ask this, but when the day of judgement comes, and you look Allah in the face, then you will know where is god? Who is god?

[@richieroma]

Eloquent and highly insightful. Thank you Mr Mokhiber.

[@elias4eve]

Thank you Craig and Lamont great insight

[@JohnFelinn]

"AIPAC owns the US Congress" once you can wrap your head around this, the events happening now in Gaza make 100% sense.

[@naymatunc-rc6vs]

FILISTIN HALKI SANA EMANET RABBIM 🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@dineomokgosi411]

May the truth continue to be told… we should never tire to - We owe it to humanity and the people of Gaza. Thank you Al Jazeera for the excellent reporting & coverage on this genocide… YES! it’s a GENOCIDE, not a war. 😢 Peace & love from South Africa. ❤🙏🏾❤️

[@JaaKamSaa_1012]

It's not complex, Marc, but the UN has been a flexed dishonest political power inclination. UN needs to put itself together and straighten the purpose of its mission for the future of a better world.

[@cybercuichi]

The UN was a good idea when founded, but the powers that be took control of it, and now they run it as they please, and send the delegates of many Nations to bring them cigarrets and coffee, and the ocational shoe shine, any time they please!😠

[@JaaKamSaa_1012]

@@Jazz-fg2dm Yes, I got it and Marc is simply doing his duty I understand it, and I can see that Marc is holding back and wants to speak his mind and tell the truth without restriction but he can't... It's infuriating that the League of Justice and United Nations are created as a cover-up for the atrocities happening to the world. They're projecting high moral values and laws which obviously they are not looking at the current situation now.

[@MuhammedManneh-fh3gj]

People are watching them

[@MYInteriorArchitect]

رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِن لَّدُنْكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاء

[@salmaniazi9424]

He is a person of conscious ❤

[@H.L.Hughes]

Did anybody hear about whats going on in gaza ??? I just come to town and was told ???

[@user-kb6jn4cb3r]

The UN should send in a peace keeping force with the mandate to push the IDF Back into their boundaries. If the UN Fail to act as such then the un needs to be Abolished.

[@SadaK-tr6dm]

👍

[@AryBerry85]

I've always wondered why the UN never had balls to do this when it concerns Israel.

[@Haz3dNightfall]

The Israel-Hamas War started with Operation Al'Aqsa Flood on October 7th when Hamas broke It's ceasefire with Israel and launched a multi-front invasion into Israel. Egypt is already reinforcing It's border with Gaza and keeping a tight lid to prevent a Hamas takeover of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

[@And-hk8cy]

@@AryBerry85 Haven't you ever wondered about the need to fight terrorists, not Israel?

[@user-mv7to5ef6t]

Because Israel has the UN by their balls

[@suridtheanalyst6770]

Hats off for Craig 😮

[@jovandjuric8340]

So tired of injustice 😢

[@seankano]

Colognisers have same attitude,kill to take over ,and they havr not stopped

[@humanitesfmira4181]

🙏❤️🙏

[@user-kz7rp3ll1k]

Everything explained clear and concise. Now we know why we are in this mess! So how do we fix this bias to forgive Israel with every atrocity. How do we hold them accountable?

[@ra.h.8840]

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others”. George Orwell Animal Farm

[@tuffytoys9707]

TRUTH! That is the US lead World in a Phrase!

[@JohnFelinn]

Genocide is not self-defense. Unprecedented war crimes against millions of civilians in Gaza is not self-defense. Using billions of taxpayers' money to fund such crimes and support another country in a clear violation of the international law is neither what America stands for nor to the benefit of the American people especially at the time the US economy is facing very significant challenges.