Activist turned nature minister: ‘At times you’d love to be protesting with them’

The speaker expresses a desire to be with people in Gaza but feels constrained by their role in government, which is perceived as not doing enough. This situation is emotionally challenging for the speaker.

What internal conflict does the speaker express regarding their role?

• A desire to be with the people versus the limitations of their role

• A wish to change careers versus staying in government

• A conflict between personal and professional life

• A need to travel versus staying in one place

How does the speaker describe the perception of government officials?

• As being overly involved

• As not doing enough

• As being too transparent

• As being too secretive

What adds to the difficulty of the speaker's position?

• The perception of government inaction

• The lack of resources

• The need for constant travel

• The pressure to innovate

What does the speaker find challenging about their role?

• The emotional difficulty of the situation

• The lack of support from colleagues

• The pressure to meet deadlines

• The need to relocate frequently

What is the speaker's final acknowledgment about their role?

• The necessity of public speaking

• The importance of teamwork

• The need for more resources

• The personal challenges faced