They shall at all times be humanely treated, and shall be protected especially against all acts of violence or threats thereof and against insults and public curiosity. Rotected persons are entitled, in all circumstances, to respect for their persons, their honor, their family rights, their religious convictions and practices, and their manners and customs. For example, under Article 27 of the Fourth Geneva Convention: They are entitled to extensive protections under the laws of war. The Palestinian civilian inhabitants of the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip are "Protected Persons" under the Fourth Geneva Convention.
Palestinians Civilians as "Protected Persons" In one case documented here, IDF actions have amounted to hostage-taking, an act prohibited by IHL at all times and in any place whatsoever. Such a practice involves serious violations of IHL. Human Rights Watch has identified an IDF practice of coercing civilians to assist IDF military operations.
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