International Reports
29 July 2010
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The Committee notes the submission of the State party’s third periodic report, which provides detailed information on measures adopted by the State party to further the implementation of the Covenant.
While also noting the written replies to the list of issues (CCPR/C/ISR/Q/3/Add.
1), it regrets their late submission.
It also regrets the absence of disaggregated data and of any substantive answer to questions 3, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 20, 24 and 28.
The Committee appreciates the dialogue with the delegation, the answers provided orally during the consideration of the report and the additional written submissions.
The Committee notes and recognizes Israel’s security concerns in the context of the present conflict.
At the same time, it stresses the need to observe and guarantee human rights, in accordance with the provisions of the Covenant.
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