An award-winning Palestinian photojournalist said he has lost trust in the world but maintains hope in its people.

Motaz Azaiza has garnered global recognition for his arresting coverage of the current hostilities in Gaza, earning him millions of followers on Instagram. 

He has been travelling the world to raise awareness and was at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday to meet senior officials.

UN News’s Abdelmonem Makki sat down with Mr. Azaiza and asked him about his work and what his colleagues in Gaza need most from the international community. 

He began by explaining what it is like to be a journalist in Gaza today.