1970-01-01 00:00:00
Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an organization in the region since 1967, notes that the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip, which is occupied by Palestine The land is under the occupation of Israel, a situation governed by customary and customary rules of international humanitarian law (IHL), including laws relating to war, and by international human rights law (IHRL).
The legal position of the ICRC has long been that the establishment and expansion of civilian settlements by Israel in the occupied West Bank is inconsistent with Israel’s obligation under Article 49(6) of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which prohibits the Allowing for the transfer of a part of the citizen’s body to the area where it is located. The decision has led to further violations of IHL and humanitarian consequences for the population of the occupied territories: looting, damage and destruction of private property, exploitation of public property, displacement of Palestinians, and violence by Israel’s settlement of the Palestinians and their property.
The ICRC has been saying time and time again that Israel’s decision-making system as a whole contradicts the very reason for the right to work. It fundamentally changes the status quo by creating realities on the ground that can become permanent and lead to far-reaching humanitarian consequences for Palestinians living under that occupation. The settlements also show the use by the State of Israel of the great powers given by the right of occupation to use the resources – or other benefits offered by the territory in which it is located – for the benefit of its own territory or its own population, without performing services appropriate to the population living under its jurisdiction.
The ICRC continues to view with deep concern the humanitarian consequences of total annexations, such as that of East Jerusalem, or the annexations of parts of the West Bank, and previous and current measures, have had and are will continue to have and will continue to have. for currently protected persons who produce a permanent ineligible status through the right of employment.
Some unions oppose the letter and spirit of the labor law, and the principles that support it. They do not affect the legal status of territories recognized under international law nor do they in any way affect the legal validity of hostilities in these territories. IHL is clear: protected persons continue to enjoy protection regardless of any annexation.
The ICRC has repeatedly denounced deliberate attacks against Israeli citizens and emphasized that such actions constitute a clear violation of IHL. Recognize Israel’s right to take measures to protect the safety of its residents. However, these measures must respect the relevant provisions of IHL and IHRL.
The organization maintains the conviction that improving compliance with IHL and IHRL in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is an important factor in reducing the suffering of all affected people. It also continues to follow those affected by armed conflicts and will continue to do its work on the ground to help alleviate their suffering.
The ICRC calls on all States to respect and ensure respect for IHL in all circumstances, in accordance with their obligation under common article 1 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions.
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