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We regularly raise with the Government of Israel the implementation of its obligations
under the Fourth Geneva Convention as the occupying power, including the point that
any use of force must be proportionate. Our Ambassador to Tel Aviv most recently raised
our concerns on 26 October about the use of force, including live fire, with the Israeli
Commander of Government Activities in the Territories, General Mordechai. Israel,
like all countries, has a legitimate right to self-defence, and the right to defend
its citizens from attack. But in doing so it is vital that all actions are in line
with International Humanitarian Law.
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