Higgins says some in international community remain 'silent' on 'horror' unfolding in Gaza

President Higgins also said he was proud of the work being done Irish NGOs in "responding to the present horror that is unfolding in Gaza." Picture: Maxwells

President Michael D Higgins has said that the international community should press for independent verification of the facts on the ground in relation to the ongoing Hamas-Israel war. 

In a statement, President Higgins said the "horrific loss of civilian life in Gaza and Israel" concerned us all and needed be addressed.