United Nations official clashes with Sky News host over Israel’s intentions in Middle East conflict

United Nation's special rapporteur for Palestine Francesca Albanese has engaged in a fiery clash with Sky News host Peter Stefanovic after claiming Israel’s intentions were not to destroy Hamas but to “wipe out Gaza”.

“The statements that have been made by Israeli political and military leaders, and supported by significant groups in the society, are not to eradicate or destroy Hamas' military capacity,” Ms Albanese told Mr Stefanovic.

“The military, one military leader says our goal is for destruction, not accuracy.”

Sky News host Peter Stefanovic responded by stating Israel’s leadership wanted the “destruction of Hamas” and never claimed for the destruction of Gaza.

“That’s not what they’re saying, the leadership is not saying that,” Mr Stefanovic said.