A/HRC/19/20 61. The Government of Israel must fully lift the blockade of Gaza, with due regard to legitimate security concerns. This should include measures to facilitate the movement of people to and from Gaza, permitting goods to be exported from Gaza, and ensuring that materials for reconstruction can be delivered to Gaza. C. Recommendations to the Palestinian Authority 62. The Palestinian Authority must ensure that all its law enforcement agencies/security services adhere to international standards and refrain from arbitrarily arresting persons, including without a warrant from the Office of the Public Prosecutor. Files currently in the hands of the military judicial authorities need to be referred to the competent civil authorities. The Palestinian Authority must also ensure that conditions and treatment in its detention facilities are in conformity with international standards. 63. The Palestinian Authority must ensure that civil society organizations, human rights defenders and journalists can carry out their work in a safe and secure environment in accordance with applicable international human rights standards. The freedoms of expression, association and assembly are a central cornerstone in a free and open society, and the Palestinian Authority should take all necessary measures to protect and respect these freedoms. 19