; Whereas these acts of violence, attacks, and threats against medical personnel and humanitarian personnel exclusively engaged in medical duties, their means of transport and equipment, as well as hospitals and other medical facilities, and obstructing the delivery of humanitarian assistance, including medical assistance, may exacerbate ongoing armed conflicts and undermine the efforts of medical personnel and humanitarian personnel; Whereas the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2286 on May 3, 2016, which demands that, all parties to armed conflict fully comply with their obligation under international law, including international human rights law, as applicable, and international humanitarian law… to ensure the respect and protection of all medical personnel and humanitarian personnel exclusively engaged in medical duties, their means of transport and equipment, as well as hospitals and other medical facilities ; Whereas any deliberate attack on civilians in Syria by all parties constitutes a major violation of international law and undermines efforts to stop the bloodshed and reach a lasting, internationally negotiated peace through the Geneva and Vienna process; and Whereas the rate of attacks perpetrated on healthcare personnel have continued to increase dramatically: Now, therefore, be it