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28.
Australia encouraged continued cooperation with non-governmental organizations in
promoting and protecting human rights, particularly those of minorities. Australia recognized the
security threats faced by Israel, including ongoing terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians, which
affect fundamental human rights. Australia noted reports by non-governmental organizations
alleging mistreatment of detainees and asked about steps to promote a culture of personal
accountability, to ensure that treatment of detainees is in accordance with international standards,
and that those responsible for ill treatment are prosecuted. It noted movement restrictions in the
Palestinian territories, seeking information on steps taken to reduce the humanitarian impact of
its security measures.
29.
Kuwait stated that the report did not address the rights of the Palestinian people nor
issues raised by international organizations, including the Council. The Israeli occupation
authority has denied the rights of Palestinian people to self-determination, despite recognition of
this right by the Security Council, the General Assembly, the International Court of Justice and
the occupation authority itself. It noted the continued suffering of Arab detainees in occupation
prisons, the detention conditions and the deteriorating health of detainees. Kuwait requested the
implementation of Council resolution 7/30 with regard to Syrian detainees in occupation prisons.
Kuwait recommended ending the occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territories and other
Arab territories occupied since 1967; ending Israeli violations in the occupied Syrian Golan;
respecting the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the right to the creation of
its independent sovereign State, with Jerusalem as the capital; applying international human
rights and humanitarian law in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the occupied Syrian
Golan; and implementing Council resolutions.
30.
Germany noted that the difficult security situation in and around Israel must be borne in
mind when the Government considers its human rights policy. It condemned the missile attacks
from Gaza against Israel and was concerned about the closure of border crossings and the
resulting humanitarian situation. It asked Israel how access to humanitarian personnel, diplomats
and international media representatives to Gaza could be ensured.
31.
Turkey reiterated its commitment to the peace process and the efforts aimed at reaching a
two-State solution in accordance with Security Council resolutions. It stated that sustained
improvement of the humanitarian situation in Palestine territories can only be achieved by a
permanent settlement of the conflict. Turkey encouraged the international community to
continue its efforts to that end. Turkey stated that measures must be taken to ameliorate the
living conditions of the Palestine people. It called on all parties concerned to refrain from any
action that could undermine the process leading to a durable solution. Noting the State’s
intention not to extend the state of emergency, the revision of certain fundamental laws, orders
and regulations that depend on the existence of a state of emergency, and that the matter is
pending before the High Court of Justice, Turkey requested further information on the schedule
for the remaining procedures. Turkey requested Israel to share some best practices in the field of
children’s rights.
32.
The Holy See was concerned about discrimination against Israeli Arabs and Palestinians.
It noted that, for Arab Israeli citizens, with few exceptions, reunions with members of their
family in the West Bank and Gaza are not allowed because of the Citizenship and Entry into
Israel Law. The negative effect on these families is severe. The Holy See recommended
suspension of the afore-mentioned law. It noted the State’s non-recognition of interreligious
marriages, asking whether the Israeli authorities are working to meet the rights of these citizens.
It encouraged Israel to continue its negotiations with the Palestinian leadership to achieve the
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