'This desire to eliminate Hamas in Gaza will only build a generation of jihadists against Israel'

Palestinians across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip marked the start of one of Islam’s most important holidays with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes early Friday, with little hope the war with Israel will end soon. With much of Gaza in rubble, men and children were forced to hold the traditional Eid al-Adha prayers in the open air and with food supplies dwindling, families were having to make do with what they could scrape together for the three-day feast. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the harrowing plight of civilians in war-torn Gaza, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee welcomes Martin Griffiths, Executive Director of Mediation Group International and former UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. Mr. Griffiths is warning that 'this desire to eliminate Hamas in Gaza will only build a generation of jihadists against Israel, which none of us want.' And he is highlighting the fact that 'even senior Israeli political figures' are now expressing this as well.