Court ‘acutely aware’ of the human tragedy in Gaza

Judge Donoghue begins her speech by referencing the Hamas attack inside Israel on 7 October and the subsquent large-scale military operation in Gaza by land, air and sea which has caused massive civilian casualties and extensive destruction to the besieged Strip.

Donoghue says that the court is acutely aware of the extent of the human tragedy unfolding in the region.