A/HRC/22/35 67. Israel must review the methods and mechanisms used to enforce the accessrestricted areas in Gaza, in order to ensure full compliance with international human rights law and international humanitarian law. In situations other than hostilities, these methods should be in line with the Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials. 68. The Government of Israel must fully lift the blockade of Gaza, with due regard to legitimate security concerns. 69. The Government of Israel must take the necessary measures to prevent incidents of excessive use of force during law enforcement operations. These measures should include a reassessment of the regulations allowing the use of live ammunition; the adoption of adequate disciplinary and penal sanctions for members of the security forces who do not respect these regulations; and the provision of adequate riot-control training to all police and troops deployed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. 70. The Government of Israel must initiate thorough, prompt, independent and impartial investigations into all instances in which firearms are used by its law enforcement personnel, including members of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operating in that capacity and private security personnel contracted by Israeli authorities. 71. Israel must ensure that all wounded persons receive the required medical attention with the least possible delay. To this effect, IDF should issue clear instructions that the wounded must receive immediate attention, without discrimination, and staff must refrain from obstructing the work of medical personnel, including Palestinian ambulance crews. 72. The Government of Israel must take measures to prevent attacks by settlers against Palestinians and their property. Attacks must be thoroughly, promptly, independently and impartially investigated, perpetrators held accountable, and victims compensated. 73. The Government of Israel must ensure full accountability for violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including thorough, prompt, independent and impartial investigations into all instances of alleged violations and the prosecution of those allegedly responsible, where appropriate. Civilian oversight of investigations and prosecutions should be positively considered. All victims of violations must be provided with adequate, effective and prompt reparation for the harm suffered. B. Recommendations to the de facto authorities and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza 74. The de facto authorities should impose an immediate moratorium on the use of the death penalty, and cease the use of military tribunals to try civilians. 75. The de facto authorities and Palestinian armed groups must respect international humanitarian law, and the de facto authorities must also ensure respect for international humanitarian law by all members or other armed actors under their control, especially in relation to the principles of distinction and proportionality. In all circumstances, they must avoid targeting civilians. The de facto authorities and Palestinian armed groups must avoid locating military assets in densely populated areas and launching attacks from these areas. Accountability for any violations or abuses of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including the killing of civilians, must be delivered. 17