A/HRC/40/74 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. 22 The commission recommends that the Government of Israel: