Developed in the 19th century as a temporary device to protect civilians, the law of occupation has more recently revealed a tendency to turn into a lasting instrument of disciplining populations.

Palestinians living in the territories occupied by Israel have lived under military occupation with severe ... of human rights and humanitarian law violations. In July 1998 Israel presented ...

If a property cannot be occupied as it has been prohibited by law, that dwelling is exempt as long as the prohibition stands ... It is also exempt if it is being kept unoccupied because legal action ...