A/HRC/25/15 86. Denmark recognized an overall decline in the use of administrative detention, but remained concerned about the practice and continued allegations of torture and illtreatment. 87. Ecuador noted the commitment of Israel to ensure gender equality. It expressed its belief that Israel should make efforts to eliminate discrimination against the Palestinian population. 88. Egypt condemned, inter alia, the disrespect shown by Israel for United Nations resolutions. 89. Estonia called on Israel to investigate all allegations of ill-treatment and bring to justice those responsible. It expressed concern over military court proceedings involving minors. 90. Finland noted the cooperation by Israel with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and asked to hear about the steps taken to implement recommendations put forward by UNICEF. 91. France welcomed the return of Israel to the UPR. 92. Germany asked what steps were being taken to implement the recommendations of the Turkel Commission and about measures to reduce the use of administrative detention. 93. Greece expressed concern about settlement activities, and commended progress in achieving equal treatment in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity 94. Guatemala welcomed Israeli-Palestinian discussions, which constituted a significant advance towards peace in the Middle East. It noted concerns about the increase in demolitions in the occupied Palestinian territory. 95. Hungary noted the continuing cooperation with treaty bodies, and asked about steps envisaged to improve the rights of minorities. 96. Iceland urged the halting of all settlement activities and the withdrawal of settlers from the occupied Palestinian territory. It encouraged the effective implementation of legislation and dialogue with the Palestinian authorities on violence against women, as well as the withdrawal of the reservation to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). 97. Indonesia noted the ratification by Israel of CPRD, but expressed concern about policies such as the wall in the occupied Palestinian territories. 98. Ireland raised several human rights concerns, and urged Israel to implement the recommendations of a March 2013 UNICEF report. 99. The Islamic Republic of Iran stated that persistent non-cooperation of the Israeli regime with the UPR mechanism seriously jeopardized the periodicity, sanctity, reliability, credibility and integrity of the whole UPR process. Despite systematic and flagrant violations of international obligations by the Israeli regime, no concrete actions had yet been taken. It further reiterated that the time was right for collective action to protect the rights of Palestinians and alleviate the suffering of innocent people. 100. Israel made a point of order objecting to the use of the term “Israeli regime” by the Islamic Republic of Iran in its statement. 101. The President of the Human Rights Council reminded delegates that it was of the utmost importance that, when discussing human rights issues, everybody respected each other’s views and upheld United Nations terminology and standards when referring to countries. 10