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UN Resolution 1860 (2009):The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
The Resolution called for “an immediate ceasefire in Gaza leading to a full Israeli withdrawal, unimpeded provision through Gaza of food, fuel and medical treatment, and intensified international arrangements to prevent arms and ammunition smuggling.” All members stressed the importance of an “immediate and durable ceasefire”

Human Rights Watch Report 2009
The 19th annual World Report summarizes human rights conditions in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide. It reflects extensive investigative work undertaken in 2008 by Human Rights Watch staff, usually in close partnership with human rights activists in the country in question.

The Iraq Study Group Report (2006)
“The Iraqi government should accelerate assuming responsibility for Iraqi security by increasing the number and quality of Iraqi Army brigades. While this process is under way, and to facilitate it, the United States should significantly increase the number of U.S. military personnel, including combat troops, imbedded in and supporting Iraqi Army units. As these actions proceed, U.S. combat forces could begin to move out of Iraq.” “The situation in Iraq is grave and deteriorating.” The report recommends that the U.S. should eventually end combat operations in Iraq and help in training Iraqi troops.It does not, however, endorse a complete removal of troops from Iraq by a specific date.