Topic: Protecting Civilians in Conflict Zones
Country: Israel
Delegate Name: Jessica Robach
School: Williamston High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Israel position papers GLIMUN 2018 committees
Civilian protection is a critical component of the United Nations agenda. It is imperative that the international community formulates ways in which to mitigate the impacts of guerrilla-style warfare across the world. The number of indirect and intentional civilian casualties occuring due to conflicts among nations is staggering. Solutions must be ratified in order to establish basic human rights and to aid in diminishing the refugee crisis. Helen Durham, Director for International Law and Policy at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), noted that the number of internationally displaced persons has risen by over 30 million individuals over the past years. With the ongoing violation of international humanitarian laws, the number of displaced individuals will only continue to rapidly increased. International entities must be held responsible for wartime conduct on behalf of the United Nations. The delegation of Israel is not unfamiliar with conflict of a violent nature.The delegation's continued conflict with Palestine has proven to be detrimental to civilian lives. However, having noted this, the delegation of Israel is committed to protecting the international community and condemning extreme acts of guerrilla warfare. Israel operates under protocols outlined Geneva Conventions Treaties of 1949, which outlaws cruel and unusual wartime tactics. Israel condemns entities that pursue to inflict civilian harm in times of conflict. Israel seeks to implement an international code similar to the Geneva Conventions Treaties that outlaws cruel and unusual wartime protocol. Israel also backs the notion of the deployment of peacekeeping forces. The delegation feels as if this issue is prominent enough to involve outside troops in means of preventing indirect and intentional civilian casualties. This tactic could aid in suppressing extremist groups.
