A/HRC/25/15 46. The Syrian Arab Republic hoped that the Human Rights Council would be able to contribute to implementing United Nations resolutions aimed at ending the Israeli occupation of Arab territories. 47. Thailand called on Israel to, inter alia, end the blockade of the Gaza Strip, lift restrictions on movements and ensure non-discriminatory treatment of Jewish and nonJewish peoples. 48. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia asked to be informed about progress in the implementation of recommendations under the first UPR as well as those of the treaty bodies. 49. Tunisia deplored the non-submission of a national report and the considerable delay in the review, which, added to the boycott of the human rights mechanisms, constituted a case of persistent non-cooperation that the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly should take seriously in order to preserve the universality and credibility of the UPR. 50. Turkey considered that the improvement of the human rights record primarily required the ending of the occupation in the territories of the State of Palestine. 51. The United Arab Emirates asked what steps would be taken to implement Human Rights Council resolutions and, in particular, the conclusions of various reports of human rights mechanisms. 52. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland expressed concern over Israeli practices in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the extensive use of administrative detention. 53. The United States of America noted its strong belief that every State Member of the United Nations should fully participate in the UPR, and commended Israel for its commitment to upholding human rights. 54. Uruguay encouraged progress in the peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. 55. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela regretted the disregard by Israel for the recommendations of the Human Rights Council. 56. Algeria was gravely concerned by the serious non-compliance with UPR procedures and rules and by such a dangerous precedent. 57. Argentina highlighted the ratification of CRPD and encouraged Israel to continue to advance in the adoption of the remaining human rights instruments. 58. Australia welcomed several measures, remained concerned at restrictions on freedom of movement, and noted the concern expressed by Israel about being singled out in item 7 of the Human Rights Council agenda. 59. Austria asked whether the position of Israel had evolved on the issues of discrimination against Arab Israeli citizens and the protection of human rights defenders. 60. Bahrain expressed its concern about the delay in the review of Israel and about the situation of Palestinian children. 61. Referring to comments made by the Syrian Arab Republic, the head of the delegation noted that he had not seen masses of Golan Heights inhabitants rushing to visit their families in the Syrian Arab Republic. 62. In response to an advance question by Norway, the delegation noted that, despite increasing challenges, and in line with the State’s responsibility under international law, 7