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rights in the context of national development programming. Such an assessment can
provide a firm starting point to address some of the human rights concerns raised in the
present and previous reports of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General.
V. Recommendations
A.
Government of Israel
70.
The High Commissioner recommends that the Government of Israel take all
possible measures:
(a)
To ensure full respect of its obligations under international
humanitarian law, particularly obligations governing the conduct of hostilities, such
as the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution, and international
human rights law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, as well as full accountability
for violations of the said obligations;
(b)
Lift the blockade of Gaza in order to halt the ongoing punitive measures
against civilians; measures should be taken to ensure the freedom of movement of
civilians and the transfer of goods into and out of, and within, Gaza, including
materials necessary for its reconstruction, in accordance with international law and
with due regard to security concerns;
(c)
Ensure that the use of force by the Israeli security forces in situations
other than hostilities, including in the areas of restricted access, is in compliance with
the Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials,
and allow for an independent assessment and review of open fire regulations and the
rules of engagement to ensure their compatibility with international law;
(d)
Carry out prompt, effective, independent, impartial, thorough and
transparent investigations of alleged unlawful killings and injuries of Palestinians, and
of allegations of torture and ill-treatment, allowing for meaningful participation of
victims and their relatives and for public scrutiny; and ensure that perpetrators are
be brought to justice and that victims have access to an effective remedy;
(e)
Halt any plans that would result in the forcible transfer of Palestinian
Bedouin communities and herders currently residing in Area C of the West Bank;
(f)
Ensure that all acts of violence committed by Israeli settlers against
Palestinians and their property are investigated independently, impartially,
thoroughly, promptly, effectively and in a non-discriminatory manner, and that
perpetrators are brought to justice and victims have access to an effective remedy;
(g)
Implement UNICEF recommendations that remain unimplemented, and
those made by the Committee on the Rights of the Child with regard to Palestinian
children in Israeli detention;
(h)
Either charge and bring to trial or release any person in administrative
detention, and put an end to the administrative detention regime in its current form in
Israel.
B.
Government of the State of Palestine
71.
The High Commissioner recommends that the Government of the State of
Palestine:
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