 An ICRC representative said that under international humanitarian law Shalit is entitled to regular and unconditional contacts with his family.On 25 June 2007, the Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem issued a statement saying ""international humanitarian law absolutely prohibits taking and holding a person by force in order to compel the enemy to meet certain demands, while threatening to harm or kill the person if the demands are not met"", and thus holding Shalit as a hostage to their demands is a war crime.B'Tselem also noted that denying access to ICRC visitations is also a violation of international law.