A/HRC/10/29 aggressions against the Gaza Strip, in flagrant breach of international laws, especially those constituting genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. It urged the international community to take measures to end all forms and manifestations of occupation, aggression, racism and human rights violations perpetrated by the occupying Power. 472. Yemen recalled the recent Israeli attack against the Gaza Strip and indicated that Israel had ignored recommendations since 1948, so it was not surprising that it would ignore most review recommendations, especially those related to putting an end to the occupation in all occupied Palestinian and Arab territories and to recognizing the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, to an independent sovereign State with Jerusalem as its capital, and to the right of return of Palestinian refugees to their homeland and their right to compensation and restitution of their properties. Yemen also noted the recommendation that Israel implement fully its obligations under international humanitarian law, and all Council decisions relating to human rights in the occupied Palestinian and Arab territories. 473. Malaysia appreciated the opportunity of the universal periodic review for delegations to engage in peaceful, constructive and non-confrontational dialogue to better understand, assess and ultimately effect tangible improvements to the human rights situation on the ground. It regretted that the presentation by Israel had not addressed most of the pertinent issues and recommendations raised by the Working Group. Noting that Israel had accepted only a small number of recommendations, it stated that the human rights of the Palestinian people remained unfulfilled and the humanitarian situation on the ground in the Occupied Palestinian Territory remained dire. Malaysia remained convinced that the occupation of the Palestinian territories was the root cause of human rights violations and called for the immediate end to all forms of occupation and aggression against Palestinians. Malaysia emphasized the importance of distinguishing between terrorists and legitimate resistance against occupation. The only means of achieving lasting peace, security and stability between Palestine and Israel is through peaceful nondiscriminatory and transparent negotiations and dialogue. It reaffirmed its support for the constructive role of the Council in monitoring and deliberating the human rights and humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. 474. The United States of America noted the energetic civil society in Israel and its independent media, and urged Israel to continue to conduct consultations in the follow-up to the review outcome. The United States noted the visits by special rapporteurs hosted by Israel, which demonstrated its commitment to United Nations human rights mechanisms. It commended the State’s efforts to increase opportunities for inclusion of minority communities and its determination to improve the status of women in all sectors of Israeli society. It noted the serious and constructive approach that many in the Council took towards the review of Israel, although it regretted the politicized nature of many of the recommendations. The United States was actively engaged in the international effort to establish peace in the region, including the establishment of a Palestinian State, that would exist side by side with Israel in peace and security. (c) General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 475. Amnesty International shared many of the recommendations made during the review and looked forward to learning which recommendations did or did not enjoy the State’s support. It suggested that the recommendations be strengthened, by recognizing the applicability to the occupied territories of the State’s responsibility under international human rights and humanitarian law and to investigate war crimes and other violations of international law, holding perpetrators accountable and providing reparation to victims; lifting the blockade of the Gaza Strip and allowing the unhindered passage of people and goods; halting the expansion of Israeli settlements, the destruction of Palestinian homes and 162 GE.09-17451