A/HRC/16/72 Contents 2 Paragraphs Page I. Introduction............................................................................................................. 1–9 3 II. Reviving the direct peace talks................................................................................ 10–13 6 III. Continuing expansion of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories .......... 14–19 8 A. The de facto annexation of East Jerusalem..................................................... 15–16 9 B. Expulsions from East Jerusalem as a means to annexation ............................ 17–19 10 IV. West Bank roads and international complicity in perpetuating the occupation....... 20–22 11 V. Continuation of the Gaza blockade ......................................................................... 23–25 13 VI. Abuse of children by Israeli authorities in the occupied territories......................... 26–31 14 VII. Recommendations ................................................................................................... 32 17