ICJ Judge Donoghue begins her speech by referencing the Hamas attack inside Israel on October 7, Al Jazeera reports.

She continues by saying that Israel launched a large-scale military operation in Gaza by land, air and sea which has caused massive civilian casualties, extensive destruction of civilian infrastructure and the displacement of the overwhelming majority of Gaza’s population.

She says the court is acutely aware of the extent of the human tragedy unfolding in the region and is deeply concerned about the continuing loss of life and human suffering.