A/HRC/3/2 page 83 Annex II Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry on Lebanon TERMS OF REFERENCE 1. On 11 August 2006, the Human Rights Council adopted resolution S-2/1 at its second special session. In paragraph 7 of the resolution the Council decided to “urgently establish and immediately dispatch a high-level commission of inquiry”. 2. On 1 September, the President of the Human Rights Council appointed three persons to the Commission on the basis of their expertise in human rights law and international humanitarian law, as well as their integrity, impartiality and independence. The Commission began its work on 11 September and will report to the Council within two months. 3. According to paragraph 7 of resolution S-2/1 of the Human Rights Council, the mandate of the Commission includes the following actions: “(a) To investigate the systematic targeting and killings of civilians by Israel in Lebanon; (b) To examine the types of weapons used by Israel and their conformity with international law; and (c) To assess the extent and deadly impact of Israeli attacks on human life, property, critical infrastructure and the environment.” The Commission will implement its mandate through the prism of international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The Commission will take due account of relevant activities within the United Nations system, including the work of United Nations special procedures. 4. The Commission is provided, by the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, with the administrative, technical and logistical assistance required to fulfil its mandate promptly and efficiently, including through a Secretariat. 5. The Commission should enjoy the full cooperation of all States Members of the United Nations. It may also seek the cooperation of international institutions and other relevant actors, as appropriate. 6. In order to enable the Commission to discharge its mandate, the following facilities should in particular be provided: (a) Freedom of movement throughout the territory of Lebanon, including facilities of transport;