arises, Accoraling to recent infornatlon also published in lnternational rePorts. aeven nenbers of the Israeli Parllament had been evlcted by soldiers froD a houae in the centre of the west Bank tordn of Hebron on 20 Au9u6t 1985. Their behavlour h,as described as nan attenpt to push for renewed Jewish setblement in the heart of Hls Exce1lency Mr. ilavier P6rez de Cu6llar Secr etary-General of the United Nations Ne$ YorkA/40/702 English Page 6 the Arab city" after the cabinet decision banning further Jewish settlement rn theheart of Hebxon, the second largest Arab city in tbe occupied West Bank. Honever, the increasing number of dairy incidents has resulted in a rnor esevere application by the occupation authorities of colLective punishment. Thus,they hold a direct responsibility in a further deterioration of the hunan rightssituation of the civilian population, The rnilitaxy occupacion authorities continue to appry measures that seriousr-yaffect the ability of civillans to exercise several fundarnental freedons, namelyrhhe freedon of expression, the freedom of rnovement, acadernic and also religiousfreedons, as rrell as the freedon of association. The oral evidence and the writteninfornation received by the speci.ar conmittee described a practice applied againstninors and children under the age of 15. According to this inforrnation, a numberof children rdere convicted and sentenced to various periods of imprisonnent aluringnhich they shared the same cell.s as adults. This policy contravenes the provisions of the ceneva conventions of12 August 1949, relative Co Che protection of Civilian persons in ?ime of war(art- 76' para. 5, nproper regaral shalr be paid !o the special treatment due tominors,r'), and the Protocols additional to the Fourth ceneva Convention (art, 27,para. 4). A numb€r of statenents vrere nade by Israeli officials andMr. Shinon PereE, "aining atof the population of the Westthe improvement and deveLopment of Bank and caza Stripr. However 7 contradiceorythe Prine MinisLer,the quality of I ife
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report or statement from the United Nations, discussing the situation of the occupied West Bank and the human rights violations committed by the Israeli occupation authorities. It highlights the collective punishment of civilians, restrictions on fundamental freedoms, and the mistreatment of minors. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, and it does not provide specific information about industry, transport, communication, international trade, employment, or humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights