A/HRC/41/35/Add.2
Recommendation
Status
systematically targeted. Information
gathered in the preparation of the
present report indicates that at least
three journalists are currently being
detained by the Israeli authorities.
Justify the imposition of travel bans on
human rights defenders and journalists, and
ensure the right to challenge bans in courts
(para. 104)
Contravened. Broad and narrow travel
bans have continued to be imposed,
with journalists often notified as they
attempt to access specific areas in the
course of their work, leaving no room
for effective judicial challenges.
Continued Israeli infrastructural
development in the West Bank, along
with the advancement of its settler
programme, has seen freedom of
movement of Palestinians reduced
further.
Ensure that Palestinian citizens of Israel can
fully exercise their right to freedom of
opinion and expression, including through
their own media and language; repeal the
requirement of “loyalty to the State of
Israel” in East Jerusalem (para. 105)
Not implemented.
Fully respect the right to freedom of
opinion of expression of Arab Knesset
members (para. 106)
Contravened. The scope for freedom of
expression has been reduced for all
Knesset members.
Reinstate the residency status of the four
members of the Palestinian Legislative
Council (para. 107)
Not implemented.
Refrain from interfering with the content of
textbooks in Palestinian schools in East
Jerusalem and ensure that all cultural
activities can be held without undue
restriction (para. 108)
Not implemented. The 2011
amendment to the Budgets
Foundations Law remains in place,
allowing fines to be imposed on
institutions celebrating the Nakba. A
Supreme Court challenge against the
law was rejected in 2012.
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Revise the Press and Publications Law of
1995 in consultation with civil society
(para. 109)
Not implemented. A new bill is
reportedly pending before the Cabinet.
Decriminalize defamation (para. 110)
Not implemented.
Refrain from filing defamation lawsuits and
exercise a higher degree of tolerance for
critical comments (para. 110)
Contravened. Individuals, including
journalists, have continued to face
litigation on the basis of defamation,
with a recent trend in complaints
following critical comments online.
Halt the practice of detaining and
interrogating individuals for legitimate
criticism of public officials (para. 111)
Contravened. Such practices continue
and have intensified since the
introduction of the Cybercrime Law in
2017.
Ensure that the right to freedom of
expression on the Internet is fully
guaranteed (para. 111)
Contravened. The right is severely
undermined by the Cybercrime Law of
2017.
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