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46.
With regard to the responsibility of third States, and as already emphasized by
the High Commissioner, despite the incessant calls made by the international
community and the support provided to Palestinian and Israeli authorities in their
peace efforts, not enough has been done by the international community to that effect.77
In its resolution 2334 (2016), the Security Council stressed that the status quo was not
sustainable and that significant steps were urgently needed to stabilize the situation and
to reverse negative trends on the ground. In that regard, the Secretary-General has
emphasized that a lack of accountability compromised chances for sustainable peace
and security, adding that tackling impunity must be the highest priority. 78 The High
Commissioner again echoes those calls.
47.
Recalling the follow-up measures described in previous comprehensive reviews
of recommendations,79 the High Commissioner:
(a)
Calls upon Israel to fully comply with its obligations under international human
rights law and international humanitarian law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory;
urges it to conduct prompt, independent, impartial, thorough, effective and transparent
investigations into all alleged violations and abuses of international human rights law
and international humanitarian law, in particular into allegations of international
crimes; and also calls upon Israel to ensure that all victims and their families have
access to effective remedies, reparation and truth;
(b)
Urges the State of Palestine to conduct prompt, independent, impartial,
thorough, effective and transparent investigations into all alleged violations and abuses
of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, in particular
into allegations of international crimes; and calls upon the State of Palestine to ensure
that all victims and their families have access to effective remedies, reparation and
truth;
(c)
Recommends that all parties ensure full respect for international law, including
international humanitarian law, in particular the principles of distinction,
proportionality and precaution, and that they ensure accountability for grave
violations;
(d)
Calls upon all States to take measures to ensure respect for the Geneva
Conventions by all parties;
(e)
Reiterates the calls upon all States and relevant United Nations bodies to take all
necessary measures to ensure full respect and compliance with the relevant resolutions
of the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council.
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A/HRC/35/19, para. 62.
A/71/364, para. 6.
A/HRC/35/19, para. 62.
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