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established mechanisms for conflict resolution between Israelis and Palestinians, which may
therefore have a negative impact on the situation,
Emphasizing the right of all people in the region to the enjoyment of human rights as
enshrined in the international human rights covenants,
1.
Demands that Israel, the occupying Power, withdraw from the Palestinian
territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, so as to enable the Palestinian people
to exercise its universally recognized right to self-determination;
2.
Reiterates that all measures and actions taken by Israel, the occupying Power,
in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, in violation of the relevant
provisions of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time
of War of 12 August 1949 (Fourth Geneva Convention), and contrary to the relevant
resolutions of the Security Council are illegal and have no validity;
3.
Demands that Israel, the occupying Power, comply fully with the provisions
of the Fourth Geneva Convention and cease immediately all measures and actions taken in
violation and in breach of the Convention;
4.
Also demands that Israel, the occupying Power, cease all practices and actions
that violate the human rights of the Palestinian people, and that it fully respect human rights
law and comply with its legal obligations in this regard, including in accordance with relevant
United Nations resolutions;
5.
Calls for urgent measures to ensure the safety and protection of the Palestinian
civilian population in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, in
accordance with the relevant provisions of international humanitarian law and as called for
by the Security Council in its resolution 904 (1994) of 18 March 1994;
6.
Deplores the persistent non-cooperation of Israel with special procedure
mandate holders and other United Nations mechanisms, and calls for full cooperation by
Israel with the Human Rights Council and all its special procedures, relevant mechanisms
and inquiries, and with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights;
7.
Demands that Israel, the occupying Power, cease all of its settlement activities,
the construction of the wall and any other measures aimed at altering the character, status and
demographic composition of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including in and around
East Jerusalem, all of which have, inter alia, a grave and detrimental impact on the human
rights of the Palestinian people and the prospect of a peaceful settlement;
8.
Also demands that Israel, the occupying Power, comply with its legal
obligations under international law, as mentioned in the advisory opinion rendered on 9 July
2004 by the International Court of Justice and demanded by the General Assembly in its
resolutions ES-10/15 and ES-10/13, and that it immediately cease the construction of the wall
in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including in and around East Jerusalem, dismantle
forthwith the structure situated therein, repeal or render ineffective all legislative and
regulatory acts relating thereto, and make reparation for all damage caused by the
construction of the wall, which has had a grave impact on the human rights and the
socioeconomic living conditions of the Palestinian people;
9.
Calls upon Israel to immediately cease any demolitions or plans for
demolitions that would result in the forcible transfer or forced eviction of Palestinians,
particularly in the vulnerable areas of the Jordan Valley, the periphery of Jerusalem and the
South Hebron Hills, to facilitate the return of those Palestinian communities already
subjected to forcible transfer or eviction to their original dwellings, and to ensure adequate
housing and legal security of tenure;
10.
Deplores the illegal Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem, including the
construction of settlements in various areas; the demolition of residential structures, the
forced eviction of Palestinian inhabitants and the application of the policy of punitive home
demolitions; the ongoing policy of revoking the residency permits of Palestinians living in
East Jerusalem through various discriminatory laws; the excavations in and around religious
and historic sites; and all other unilateral measures aimed at altering the character, status and
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