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human rights obligations and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law in
the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel, in accordance with article 1 common to
the Geneva Conventions.
B.
Prevention of future violations during demonstrations and protection of
civilians on both sides
119.
The commission recommends that the Government of Israel:
(a)
Refrain from using lethal force against civilians, including children,
journalists, health workers and persons with disabilities, who pose no imminent threat
to life;
(b)
Ensure that the rules of engagement:
(i)
Do not authorize lethal force against “main inciters” as a status; and
ensure that the rules permit such force only as a last resort, where the person
targeted poses an imminent threat to life or directly participates in hostilities;
(ii)
Prohibit targeting persons based solely on their actual or alleged
affiliation to any group, rather than their conduct.
120. The commission recommends that the de facto authorities in Gaza stop the use
of incendiary kites and balloons.
121. The commission recommends that States Members of the United Nations
employ every means to prevent further use of lethal force against civilians at
demonstrations, including by demarches and by ensuring protective monitoring of the
demonstrations by independent entities (United Nations entities or non-United
Nations).
C.
Ensuring access to medical services and the fulfilment of the right to
health of injured persons
122.
The commission recommends that the Government of Israel:
(a)
Lift the blockade on Gaza with immediate effect;
(b)
Ensure that all those injured at demonstrations are permitted prompt
access to hospitals elsewhere in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in Israel or
abroad;
(c)
Ensure timely access of medical and all other humanitarian workers to
Gaza, including to provide treatment to those injured in the context of demonstrations;
(d)
Ensure efficient coordination for entry of medical items and equipment
into Gaza, and remove the prohibition of entry applied to items with legitimate
protective and medical uses, including carbon fibre components for the treatment of
limb injuries.
123. The commission recommends that the de facto authorities in Gaza and the
Palestinian Authority ensure timely and efficient coordination for the entry of medical
supplies and equipment into Gaza.
124. The commission recommends that States Members of the United Nations and
civil society support the health-care system in Gaza, particularly with the resources
necessary to treat injuries incurred at the protests.
D.
Ensuring accountability and reparations for violations committed
125.
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The commission recommends that the Government of Israel:
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