Roger Waters begins by sharing that he wakes up in tears every morning, haunted by the atrocities in Gaza. He references a poignant verse: *”Papa, papa, I want to go home… Mama, mama, daddy stopped breathing.”* This is not just poetic but reflects his deep anguish for children dying under the rubble in Gaza.
When questioned about his strong stance on human rights, Waters admits he’s serious and unflinching, regardless of the consequences. He bluntly criticizes not only the Israeli Lobby but also the broader “war machine,” which, in his view, perpetuates the conflict.
Waters cites his own YouTube video titled *”Resist the Genocide,”* where he argues that Israel must apologize not just to Palestinians but to the world. He suggests that Israelis should “leave” and return to places like Eastern Europe or the United States, though he clarifies that those who want to stay in Palestine can do so as citizens of a new state. His belief is that the land should be called Palestine, as it was before 1948.
As the discussion continues, Piers Morgan challenges Waters, noting that he was born during World War II, a time when millions of Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust. Waters acknowledges the tragedy of the Holocaust but insists that the situation in Gaza is similarly a “disgusting awful crime.”
The conversation grows tense as Waters repeatedly accuses Israel of genocide. He criticizes the international community for allowing Israel to continue its policies, and when Morgan brings up the possibility of a two-state solution, Waters vehemently dismisses claims that Palestinians rejected previous opportunities for peace.
Moving to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Morgan presses Waters to condemn the killing of Israeli civilians. Waters states clearly that he condemns all war crimes and the killing of civilians but raises doubts about the official narrative, hinting at possible failures in Israeli defense and security on that day. Waters does not deny that Hamas fighters crossed the border and killed civilians, but he remains critical of the way Israel has responded, particularly in its overwhelming military retaliation.
Waters goes on to express skepticism about some of the reported atrocities committed by Hamas, suggesting that some claims were exaggerated or fabricated. When challenged on these points, Waters calls for a full investigation to determine the truth.
The interview ends on a heated note, with Waters accusing the Israeli state of committing genocide. He stresses that while he sympathizes with the loss of Israeli lives, the root cause of the conflict dates back to the establishment of Israel in 1948, which he describes as an unjust takeover of Palestinian land.
