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<p>We regularly raise the issue of the high numbers of Palestinians killed and injured
by Israel Defense Forces in the West Bank and Gaza with the Israeli authorities, encouraging
them to carry out transparent investigations into whether the use of live fire had
been appropriate. Our Embassy in Tel Aviv regularly raises the importance of the Israeli
security force's adherence to the principles of necessity and proportionality when
defending its legitimate security interest. We repeatedly call on Israel to abide
by its obligations under international law and have a regular dialogue with Israel
on legal issues relating to the occupation. We continue to stress the importance of
the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian
population and urge restraint in the use of live fire.</p>
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