Kenneth Roth

Kenneth Roth

Author: RNZ June 25, 2025 Duration: 31:44

Do Israel’s actions amount to genocide? Kenneth Roth has spent decades documenting human rights violations. He explains how genocide is defined—and whether it’s happening in Gaza. Plus, is Trump's power on the wane?

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