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(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;
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