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party gathered in several towns of the West Bank to hold peaceful marches
commemorating the ninetieth anniversary of the fall of the Islamic Caliphate.
Despite having submitted a written notice of the march in Ramallah, Palestinian
Authority security forces violently dispersed it, along with several other marches
in a number of West Bank towns. One of the victims of these incidents in Hebron
city informed OHCHR that he was severely beaten by 10 to 12 members of
Palestinian Authority security forces before being apprehended.
IV. Conclusion and recommendations
47.
The human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
remains of concern. Serious violations of international law by all dutybearers continue to occur. All duty-bearers have an obligation to respect
international human rights and international humanitarian law. The
violations highlighted in the present report can be addressed through direct
corrective action by the duty-bearers in the present context. OHCHR notes
with appreciation that the Palestinian Authority is willing to cooperate with
OHCHR to address shortcomings and continue to build its human rights
capacity. With regard to the Government of Israel, OHCHR notes with
appreciation indications of willingness to engage in a dialogue on its human
rights responsibilities, and stresses the need for this dialogue to significantly
develop over the coming months.
A.
Recommendations to the de facto authorities in Gaza
48.
The de facto authorities must ensure respect for international
humanitarian law by members of its armed groups and groups under its
control, in particular in relation to the prohibition of targeting civilians,
civilian objects and civilian areas and to ending the use of indiscriminate
weapons. The de facto authorities must avoid locating military assets in
densely populated areas and seek to remove those already in place.
49.
Clear and unambiguous orders must be issued to all the security
forces in Gaza prohibiting the use of torture and/or cruel, inhuman or
degrading treatment, and the de facto authorities must ensure that members
of the security forces respect these orders by investigating promptly,
thoroughly and impartially all allegations of ill-treatment and by imposing
appropriate disciplinary and penal sanctions against those found
responsible.
50.
The freedoms of opinion, expression and assembly of residents of
Gaza, including journalists, must be respected.
51.
The de facto authorities must cease the use of military tribunals to try
civilians and should positively consider imposing an immediate moratorium
on the use of the death penalty with a view to its ultimate abolishment.
B.
Recommendations to the Government of Israel
52.
The Government of Israel must take all necessary measures to
prevent further incidents of excessive use of force during law enforcement
operations by its security forces, including during search and arrest
operations. This should include a comprehensive review of regulations on
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