Despite pressure exerted by the United States and Israel, the - TopicsExpress



          

Despite pressure exerted by the United States and Israel, the Swiss government has decided to convene on December 17 the states that are party to the Fourth Geneva Convention to discuss the situation on the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.... The Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 deals with protecting civilian populations in combat zones or in areas under occupation. The convention prohibits harming noncombatants – whether civilians, prisoners of war, or wounded soldiers.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:46:44 +0000

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