Tom Fletcher, Head of the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), discussed his recent visit to Gaza during an interview with the BBC's Nick Robinson.
Interview Overview
Nick Robinson of the BBC interviewed Tom Fletcher, who serves as the Head of the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The interview's focus was Fletcher's recent visit to Gaza.
Fletcher's Observations
During the interview, Fletcher characterized scenes from his visit as conveying "despair and hopelessness." He also stated that driving into Gaza City was comparable to "going through the ruins of Hiroshima," referencing the Japanese city that was subjected to a nuclear bomb during World War Two.
Broadcast Schedule
The complete interview with Tom Fletcher is available on BBC Sounds for audiences in the UK. It is also scheduled for broadcast on BBC Two on Friday at 12:30 and on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday at 17:30.