a)The conflict between Israel and the G
aza Strip is an "international armed
conflict" for the purposes of international law.
In this respect, the
Commission relies upon decisions of
the Supreme Court of Israel
and
statements by various United Nations
organizations and humanitarian and
human rights organizations.
(b)
Israel's effective control of the G
aza Strip ended when disengagement was
completed in 2005.
In this respect, the Comm
ission relies upon a decision
of the Supreme Court of Israel