`The ferocity of destruction and high proportion of civilian lives lost in Gaza cast serious doubts over Israel‘s adherence to international humanitarian law principles of proportionality, distinction and precautions in attack,´ he told the council.
He lamented „acute“ needs in Gaza, warning that Israel‘s continued „blockade keeps Gaza in a stranglehold which does not even allow people to help themselves“.(…)
The inquiry, now headed by former New York judge Mary McGowan Davis, will report back in June, although Israel says it should be disbanded altogether.