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According to the Third and Fourth Geneva Conventions, Israel is obligated to allow representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit Palestinian detainees in its custody. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has categorically refused to do so, despite being a signatory to the conventions.

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