Switzerland is concerned about the situation of the Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike

Switzerland is concerned about the situation of the Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike. It calls on the responsible authorities to take the necessary measures to allow the hunger strikers to be medically monitored and receive medical care. Switzerland takes this opportunity to recall the obligations on States to respect international humanitarian law and human rights, in particular with regard to conditions of detention. According to international law, administrative detention can only be applied as an exceptional measure and must be subject to periodic revision and an appeal procedure.

In keeping with its tradition of offering its good offices and promoting international law, Switzerland has been active in efforts to advance the peace process, respect for international humanitarian law, and stability in the Near East, in particular through dialogue with all parties concerned.

Recurrent violations of international humanitarian law by the different parties have made finding a solution to the conflict increasingly difficult. Switzerland therefore appeals to all parties to meet their obligations and to enter into serious negotiations to resolve the conflict and improve the humanitarian situation.

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