Asked to clarify if he sees genocide in Gaza, Carney says he ‘didn’t hear that word’ [Video]

Liberal Leader Mark Carney clarified a remark he made on Tuesday suggesting he agreed with the allegation that Israel’s military action in Gaza qualifies as a genocide.

While at a rally in Calgary, someone in the crowd — who did not appear on camera — shouted: “Mr. Carney, there’s a genocide in Palestine!” as the Liberal leader was getting settled on the stage. 

Carney replied: “I’m aware. That’s why we have an arms embargo,” before Liberal supporters drowned out the questioner by chanting the Liberal leader’s name.

Asked the following day to provide clarity on his response, Carney said he did not hear the word “genocide” and was just “stating a fact in terms of the arms restrictions.”

“I didn’t hear that word,” Carney said at a campaign stop in Calgary on Wednesday where he announced his energy plan. 

“It’s noisy. If you’re up there you hear snippets of what people say and I …