A/HRC/43/70 (d) Immediately end all practices of collective punishment and, in particular, immediately lift the blockade and punitive closures imposed on Gaza, allow free movement of Palestinians across the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and end punitive demolitions and the policy of withholding the bodies of Palestinians; (e) End practices of administrative detention and any form of arbitrary detention, ensure that all detainees are promptly charged or released and fully guarantee the right to a fair trial; (f) Ensure that conditions of detention are fully in accordance with international human rights law, immediately end all practices that may amount to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, ensure that all allegations of such violations are promptly, impartially and independently investigated, hold perpetrators accountable and guarantee non-repetition of such practices and that victims have access to an effective remedy; (g) Ensure that the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly are respected and protected and that civil society actors and journalists are allowed to conduct their professional activities safely, freely and without harassment. 68. The High Commissioner recommends that the Government of the State of Palestine: (a) Ensure compliance with its human rights obligations towards all Palestinians and immediately cease any measures that violate those obligations or worsen the humanitarian situation in Gaza; (b) End all practices that amount to arbitrary detention and fully guarantee the rights to due process and a fair trial; (c) Immediately end all practices that may amount to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, ensure that all allegations of such violations are promptly, impartially and independently investigated, hold perpetrators accountable and guarantee non-repetition of such practices and that victims have access to an effective remedy; (d) Take all necessary measures to prevent all forms of gender-based violence and ensure that perpetrators of such violence, including gender-related killings, are prosecuted and appropriately sentenced; (e) Uphold its human rights obligations to protect the rights of all Palestinians without discrimination, including discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; (f) Ensure that the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly are respected and protected and that civil society actors and journalists are allowed to conduct their professional activities safely, freely and without harassment. 69. The High Commissioner recommends that the authorities in Gaza: (a) Ensure, along with armed groups in Gaza, full respect for international humanitarian law, particularly as it pertains to the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution, and ensure accountability, consistent with international standards, for grave violations; (b) Take all necessary measures to ensure that the rights of persons deprived of liberty are respected, immediately end all practices that may amount to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, ensure that all allegations of such violations are promptly, impartially and independently investigated, hold perpetrators accountable and guarantee non-repetition of such practices and that victims have access to an effective remedy; (c) Take necessary measures to prevent all forms of gender-based violence and ensure that perpetrators of such violence, including gender-related killings, are prosecuted and appropriately sentenced; 15

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