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42 /-5 Mar 1948
In response to UN General Assembly Resolution 181, resolves to stay informed
of situation, and appeals to all parties to prevent and reduce violence in
situation.
43 /1 Apr 1948
Calls upon the Jewish Agency for Palestine and the Arab Higher Committee to
provide reps to meet with SC for truce negotiations, and calls all parties
to cease violence immediately.
44 /-1 Apr 1948
Taking note of UN General Assembly Resolution 181(1947) and UN Palestine
Commission reports, requests Secretary-General to call a special session of
the General Assembly to consider question of future government for
Palestine.
46 / 17 April 1948
Calls upon all parties to cease violence, use of armed militias and
mercenaries, importing of weapons and war materials, conducting political
activity injurious to the other party, activities which might endanger the
Holy Places, and calls upon the British Mandate Power and all neighbouring
countries to cooperate in bringing about peace.
48 / 23 April 1948
Establishes a Truce Commission for Palestine to realize goals of UN Security
Council Resolution 46 (1948) (but Syria refused to participate).
49 / 22 May 1948
Calls upon all parties to cease fire within 36 hours, and calls upon the
Truce Commission to work toward maintaining the truce and realize the goals
of UN General Assembly Resolution 186 (1948).
50 / 29 May 1948
Calls upon all parties to cease violence, not send soldiers or war materials
to Palestine, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Transjordan, Yemen,
to protect Holy Places, and the Truce Commission and United Nations Mediator
in Palestine, Arab League to help with these provisions, with military
observers, and instructs all parties to cooperate with the UN.
53 / 7 July 1948
Recalling the telegram from the UN Mediator, asks all parties to prolong the
truce.
54 / 15 July 1948
Violence has resumed because the Arab League members have refused
prolongation of the truce, which Israel has accepted, orders all parties to
call a cease-fire, and to violate this cease-fire would qualify as a "breach
of the peace" as per UN Charter calling for further actions. Calls for
special cease-fire and de-militarization of Jerusalem. Instructs UN Mediator
to supervise the peace and report on all breaches. Calls on all parties to
cooperate with the Mediator.
56 / 19 August 1948
Declares all parties responsible for any breach of the truce, all parties
are responsible for pursuing all means to maintain the truce, all parties
are responsible for speedy trial of anyone breaching truce, no reprisals
allowed, no military advantages from breaches of the truce will be allowed.
57 / 18 September 1948
Deeply shocked at the terrorist murder of the UN Mediator in Palestine,
Count Folke Bernadotte, resolves to fly the UN flag at 1/2 mast for 3 days,
to pay for all funeral arrangements, and to have the UN Security Council
President be present at funeral.
59 / 19 October 1948
Noting lack of Israeli report on assassination of UN Mediator, instructs all
parties to accept UN Observers, and to cooperate with and protect all UN
workers, and to promptly apprehend and prosecute all those perpetrating
violence against UN workers.
61 / 4 November 1948
Considering that no violation of truce or reprisals are legally allowed, or
else enforcement measures will be considered, calls upon all parties to
withdraw forces back to position held prior to 14 October, and requests new
UN Mediator to resume truce negotiations and to establish permanent lines
and zones if parties cannot reach agreement. Appoints a Committee of the
Council to act as advisor to the UN Mediator.
62 / 16 November 1948
Declares that an armistice shall be established to help transition from
temporary truce to permanent peace, and instructs UN Mediator to negotiate
with all parties about this, and then calls on all parties to withdraw all
their forces behind these agreed upon lines.
66 / 29 December 1948
Calls upon all parties to call for a cease-fire, and immediately implement
UN Security Council Resolution 61, to allow truce supervision by UN
Observers, and for the Committee of the Council to meet and report on the
situation. Invites Cuba and Norway to replace Belgium and Colombia on the
Security Council, and expresses hope that the Conciliation Committee
established by the General Assembly will come together as soon as possible.
69 / 4 March 1949
Having received Israel's application for membership, and deciding that
Israel is a peace-loving nation and is willing to fulfill obligations
contained in the UN Charter, the UN Security Council therefore recommends to
the UN General Assembly that Israel be admitted into the UN.
72 / 11 August 1949
Desires to pay tribute to Count Folke Bernadotte and his staff who died
while performing their duties, to the present UN Mediator Dr. Ralph J.
Bunche, and the rest of the UN personnel of the UN Mission in Palestine.
73 / 11 August 1949
Noting with satisfaction creation of several Armistice Agreements, hopes
that all parties can negotiate to completion as per UN General Assembly
Resolution 194, resulting in final peace settlement as per UN Security
Council Resolution 54 (1948), and then the UN Mediator can be dismissed, and
replaced by the Mixed Armistice Commissions headed by head of UN Truce
Supervision Organization, who will then report back to the UN Security
Council.
89 / 17 November 1950
Recalling General Armistice Agreements creating Mixed Armistice Commissions
prescribed in UN Security Council Resolution 73 (1949), notes the complaint
of the Egyptians of expulsions of thousands of Palestinian Arabs, and the
movements of nomadic Arabs across Armistice lines, and the statement of
Israel that it will evacuate Bir Qattar before retreating behind Armistice
Line as agreed.
92 / 8 May 1951
Noting fighting has broken out in the DMZ between Syria and Israel in
violation of the General Armistice agreement (1949) and cease-fire order of
UN Truce Supervision Organization, and calls upon all parties to cease-fire,
and obey Armistice agreements and UN resolution 54.
93 / 18 May 1951
Despite UN resolutions and the General Armistice agreements, all parties
continue to make complaints against the other for violations. Thus the
Israeli corporation, Palestine Land Development Co. has been requested many
times to stop building in DMZ and Israeli aerial action on 5 April 1951 was
in violation of Armistice agreement and UN Charter and UN Security Council
Resolution 54, and the UN Truce Supervision Organization and the
Mixed-Armistice Commissions to consult with them about all problems and
disputes. Civil administration in DMZ will be localized - each village will
manage itself. Also Palestinian inhabitants of DMZ evacuated by Israel must
be allowed to return to their homes. Also requires all parties to allow
freedom of movement to UN workers.
95 / 1 September 1951
Judges that the Egyptian practice of interference of Israel-bound cargo
through Suez Canal is violation of the Armistice Agreement, and claim of
self-defense is invalid, and Egypt's interference with ships that have
visited Israel is violation of international law of the seas, and calls upon
Egypt to stop this activity.
100 / 27 October 1953
Notes that Israel has confirmed halting its building operations in DMZ while
UN Security Council assesses the situation.
101 / 24 November 1953
Judges that the retaliatory action at Qibya was a violation of UN Security
Council Resolution 54 (1948) and General Armistice Agreement, and calls upon
Jordan to halt infiltrations, and calls for strengthening of the UN Truce
Supervision Organization.
106 / 29 March 1955
The Palestine Question; 'condemns' Israel for Gaza raid. Noting report by
Mixed Armistice Commission about organized Israeli attack on 28 Feb. 1955,
condemns this attack as violation of UN Security Council Resolution 54 and
the General Armistice Agreement and the UN Charter, and calls on Israel to
stop it.
107 / 30 March 1955
Taking note of reports about conditions on armistice line between Egypt and
Israel, asks them to work with UN Truce Supervision Organization to reduce
infiltration in area.
111-/-19 January 1956
Recalling the reports and letters concerning the conflict, including the
complaint by Syria that Israel had conducted a military attack on 11 Dec.
1955, and reports of Syrian interference with lawful Israeli activities near
Lake Tiberias, judges that this interference does not make the military
action justified, which thus is a violation of UN Security Council
Resolution 54, the General Armistice Agreement, and UN Charter, Calls for
Israel to obey, and for UN to clear up conflict near Lake, and arrange for
exchange of POW's. Condemns Israel for raid on Syria that killed fifty-six
people.
113 / 4 April 1956
Notes with grave concerns that the steps of the General Armistice Agreement
and relevant UN Resolutions have not been carried out, requests the
Secretary-General to survey the situation and develop agreements with the
parties concerning specific goals such as full withdrawal of military
forces, give full freedom of movement to UN forces, and develop local
framework to watch for violations.
114 / 4 June 1956
Commends all parties that have been slowly realizing the goals of the
General Armistice Agreement and UN Security Council Resolutions 113 and 73,
and requests that the UN Truce Supervision Organization continue its work to
realize these goals, and that all parties cooperate with the UN Truce
Supervision Organization.
127 / 22 January 1958
Recalling the complaint of Jordan concerning Israeli activities in the zone
between the two states where neither has sovereignty, directs the UN Truce
Supervision Organization to regulate activities in this middle area as per
the terms of the General Armistice Agreement, including that neither should
use the property of the other without mutual agreement, and should suspend
activities until a property survey has been conducted of the area, and that
all military units should stay out of the area, and that all military
installations in the area should be removed or destroyed until survey has
been completed and agreement has been reached. Recommends Israel suspends
it's 'no-man's zone' in Jerusalem.
162-/-11 Apr 1961
Urges Israel to comply with UN decisions.
171-/-9 April 1962
Determines flagrant violations by Israel in its attack on Syria.
228-/-25 November 1966
Censures Israel for its attack on Samu in the West Bank, then under
Jordanian control.
233 / 6 June 1967
Calls for an immediate cease-fire and cessation of all military activities.
234 / 7 June 1967
Demands a cease-fire.
235 /-9 June 1967
Noting that Syria and Israel have accepted the UN Security Council's call
for a cease-fire (as per UN Security Council Resolutions 233 and 234), and
confirming previous resolutions calling for a cease-fire, demands an
immediate halt to hostilities.
236 /-11 June 1967
Noting latest report from the Secretary-General (S/7930) the Security
Council condemns cease-fire violations, prohibits any more forward movement,
and calls for return to positions held at time of cease-fire, and calls for
cooperation with UN Truce Supervision Organization.
237 / 14 June 1967
Calls upon the Government of Israel to ensure the safety, welfare and
security of the inhabitants, facilitate the return of those inhabitants who
have fled the areas since the outbreak of the hostilities and recommends the
scrupulous respect of the humanitarian principles contained in the Geneva
Conventions of 12 August 1949.
240 /-25 October 1967
Condemns cease-fire violations, reaffirms necessity of cease-fire, demands
involved states cease all military activities and cooperate fully with the
UN Truce Supervision Organization.
242 / 22 Nov 1967
Affirms that the fulfilment of Charter principles requires the establishment
of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East which should include:
withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied in the recent
conflict; and termination of all claims or states of belligerency and
respect for and acknowledgement of the sovereignty, territorial integrity
and political independence of every State in the area and their right to
live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries free from threats or
acts of force.
248 / 24 Mar 1968
Deplores the loss of life and heavy damage to property. Condemns the
military action launched by Israel in flagrant violation of the U.N. Charter
and the cease-fire resolution. Calls upon Israel to desist from acts or
activities in contravention of resolution 237 (1967). (This was an attack
against Karameh, Jordan.)
250 / 27 Apr 1968
Calls upon Israel to refrain from holding the military parade in Jerusalem
which is contemplated for 2 May 1968.
251 / 2 May 1968
Deeply deplores the holding by Israel of the military parade in Jerusalem on
2 May 1968 in disregard of the unanimous decision adopted by the Council on
27 April 1968.
252 / 21 May 1968
Deplores the failure of Israel to comply with General Assembly resolutions
2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V) of 4 and 14 July 1967. Considers that
all
legislative and administrative measures taken by Israel, including the
expropriation of land and properties thereon, which tend to change the legal
status of Jerusalem, are invalid and cannot change the status. Urgently
calls upon Israel to rescind all such measures taken and to desist from
further actions changing the status of Jerusalem.
256 /-6 August 1968
The Security Council condemns Israel’s two air-strikes against Jordan which
are violations of UN Security Council Resolution 248 cease-fire, were
“large-scale and carefully planned”, and are obstacles to efforts to achieve
peace. The Security Council deplores the loss of life and heavy damage to
property.
258 /-18 September 1968
Gravely concerned about deteriorating situation, and convinced that all
member-nations should support peace efforts, the Security Council insists
that the cease-fire must be observed.
259 / 27 Sept 1968
Deplores the delay in implementation of resolution 237 (1967) because of the
conditions still being set by Israel for receiving a Special Representative
of the Secretary-General. Requests the Secretary-General to urgently
dispatch a Special Representative to the Arab territories under military
occupation by Israel following the hostilities of 5 June 1967 and to report
on the implementation of resolution 237 (1967).
262 /-31 December 1968
Concerned about Israeli attacks on Beirut International Airport, and gravely
concerned about deterioration of situation from violations of UN
Resolutions. Observing that airport attack was large-scale and carefully
planned, and deeply concerned about need for free flow of international air
travel, the Security Council condemns Israel for the airport attack, and
issues a solemn warning to Israel that any more of such actions will lead to
consequences. The Security Council considers that Lebanon deserves redress
for attack which Israel has admitted doing.
265 /-1 April 1969
Considering UN Security Council Resolution 236, and the many cease-fire
violations, and viewing with deep concern many Israeli air attacks on
Jordanian Arab villages and other population areas, which were pre-planned,
and in violation of UN Security Council Resolutions 248 and 256, the
Security Council deplores the loss of life and heavy damage to property, and
condemns recent pre-meditated attacks by Israel, Any more will force
Security Council to take steps.
267 / 3 Jul 1969
Reaffirms the established principle that the acquisition of territory by
military conquest is inadmissible. Deplores the failure of Israel to show
any regard for the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security
Council. Censures in the strongest terms all measures taken to change the
status of the city of Jerusalem. Urgently calls once more on Israel to
rescind all measures taken by it to change the status of Jerusalem and in
the future to refrain from all actions likely to have such an effect.
270 /-26 August 1969
Condemns Israel for attacks on Lebanon which violates UN Security Council
Resolutions 233, 234 and 262. Security Council declares that if the attacks
continue then the Council will take the next steps.
279 /-12 May 1970
Demands the immediate withdrawal of all Israeli armed forces from Lebanese
territory.
280 / 19 May 1970
Condemns the Israeli military attack on Lebanon which it believes to be
premeditated, and deplores Israel's violations of UN resolutions 262 and
270.
285 /-9 May 1970
The Security Council demands the complete and immediate withdrawal of all
Israeli armed forces from Lebanese territory.
271 / 15 Sep 1969
Grieved at the extensive damage caused by arson to the Holy Al Aqsa Mosque
in Jerusalem on 21 August 1969 under the military occupation of Israel;
calls upon Israel to scrupulously observe the provisions of the Geneva
Conventions and international law governing military occupation.
298 / 25 Sep 1971
Deplores the failure of Israel to respect previous U.N. resolutions
concerning measures and actions by Israel purporting to affect the status of
the city of Jerusalem. Confirms that all legislative and administrative
actions taken by Israel … are totally invalid and cannot change that status.
Urgently calls upon Israel to rescind all such measures….
313 /-28 February 1972
“Demands that Israel immediately desist and refrain from any ground and air
military action against Lebanon and forthwith withdraw all its military
forces from Lebanese territory”.
316-/-26 June 1972
Deploring the tragic loss of life, and gravely concerned with Israel’s
failure to comply with UN Security Council Resolutions 262, 270, 280, 285,
and 313 with their violations of Lebanese territory, the Security Council
calls upon Israel to strictly abide by the above resolutions, condemns and
deplores Israel’s “repeated attacks of the Israeli forces on Lebanese
territory and population in violation of the principles of the Charter of
the United Nations and Israel’s obligations thereunder”, and expresses
strong desire that Israel take steps to release all Syrian and Lebanese
military personnel “abducted by Israeli armed forces on 21 June 1972 on
Lebanese territory”. If Israel does not comply with the above resolutions or
release the personnel mentioned, then the Security Council will consider
harsher action.
317-/-21 June 1972
Deplores that Israel continues non-compliance with Res. 316, and calls on
Israel to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 316.
331 /-20 April 1973
Decides to schedule a meeting with the UN Special Representative to discuss
the overall situation in the Middle East.
332 /-21 April 1973
Gravely concerned with the deterioration of the situation from the
resolution violations, the Security Council expresses deep concern and
condemns the violence and loss of life, condemns repeated Israeli attacks,
and violation of Lebanon territorial integrity and sovereignty, which are in
contravention of the UN Charter, Armistice Agreement, and the cease-fire
resolutions, and calls upon Israel to desist any further attacks on Lebanon.
337 /-15 August 1973
Gravely concerned that the hijacking is serious interference with
international aviation and violation of UN Charter, and recognizing the
action could have jeopardized lives of passengers and crew, and violates
international conventions safeguarding civil aviation, the Security Council
condemns Israel for violating Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial
integrity with hijacking, and considers that these actions violate 1949
Armistice Agreement, cease-fire resolutions, provisions of UN Charter, and
international conventions of civil aviation, and principles of international
law and morality, and thus calls on International Civil Aviation
Organization to reference UN Resolutions when planning measures to protect
international aviation, and calls on Israel to desist from further
violations of Lebanon sovereignty and territorial integrity, and endangering
civil aviation, and if Israel does not, then the Council will consider steps
necessary to enforce its resolutions.
338 / 22 Oct 1973
Calls for an immediate cease-fire and termination of all military activity.
Calls upon the parties concerned to start immediately after the cease-fire
the implementation of Security Council resolution 242 (1967) in all of its
parts....
339 / 23 Oct 1973
Refers to resolution 338 (1973); confirms its decision on immediate
cessation of all military actions; and requests the Secretary-General to
take measures for immediate dispatch of U.N. observers to supervise
observance of the cease-fire.
340 /-25 October 1973
Noting Secretary-General’s report of violations of UN Security Council
Resolutions 338 and 339, and that the UN observers have not been able to
take up positions in the combat zones, the Security Council again demands an
immediate and complete cease-fire, and that all parties return to their
original positions that they held at the time, requests Secretary-General to
increase the number of observers, requests all member-nations to support the
implementation of the cease-fire and placement of observers, and decides to
set up a UN Emergency Force (UNEF) for immediate deployment to the region.
341 /-27 October 1973
Decides the UN Emergency Force will operate for 6 months and then be
reviewed by the Council concerning an extension.
344 /-15 December 1973
For implementing UN Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338, requests
Secretary-General give full UN support to the Middle East peace conference
starting soon in Geneva.
346 /-8 April 1974
Decides to extend the charter of the UN Emergency Force another 6 months.
347 /-24 April 1974
Condemns Israel’s violation of Lebanon’s territory and sovereignty, and
requests Israel do no more, and calls upon Israel to release all kidnapped
Lebanese civilians.
350 /-31 May 1974
The Security Council welcomes “agreement on disengagement” between Israel
and Syria as per UN Security Council Resolution 338 (1973). Decides to start
up a UN Disengagement Observer Force for an initial 6 month period subject
to review and renewal by Council.
362 /-23 October 1974
Noting that the Secretary-General’s opinion is that the UN Emergency Force (UNEF)
is still needed because even though relative peace exists between Egypt and
Israel, the “underlying problems are unresolved”, and thus decides that the
UNEF Charter should be extended for 6 more months. Also reaffirms UNEF must
continue functioning equally in the Egypt-Israel sector without preference
or prejudice amongst the different parties involved.
363 /-29 November 1974
Reaffirming that the disengagement agreement between the parties is a
constructive step toward implementation of UN Security Council Resolution
338, the Security Council calls upon all parties to fully immediately
implement Resolution 338 and renews the charter for the UN Disengagement
Observer Force for another 6 months.
368 /-17 April 1975
Renews UN Emergency Force 3 more months.
369 /-28 May 1975
Reaffirming that the two disengagement agreements are steps toward
implementation of UN Security Council UN Security Council Resolution 338,
the Security Council renews the UN Disengagement Observer Force charter for
another 6 months.
371 /-24 July 1975
Renews UN Emergency Force 3 more months.
378 /-23 October 1975
Renews UN Emergency Force 12 more months.
381 / 30 Nov 1975
Expresses concern over the continued state of tension in the area. Decides
to reconvene on 12 January 1976 to continue the debate on the Middle East
problem including the Palestinian question, taking into account all relevant
U.N. resolutions.
390-/-28 May 1976
renews UN Disengagement Observer Force another 6 months.
396-/-22 October 1976
calls upon all parties to continue implementation of UN Security Council
Resolution 338, and thus renews UN Emergency Force 12 more months.
398-/-30 November 1976
Calls on all parties to immediately implement UN Security Council Resolution
338, and thus renews the UNDOF mandate another 6 months.
408-/-26 May 1977
Calls on all parties to immediately implement UN Security Council Resolution
338, and thus renews the UNDOF mandate another 6 months.
416-/-21 October 1977
Calls on all parties to immediately implement UN Security Council Resolution
338, and thus renews the mandate of the UN Emergency Force for 1 year.
420-/-30 November 1977
Calls on all parties to immediately implement UN Security Council Resolution
338, and thus renews the UN Disengagement Observer Force mandate another 6
months.
425 / 19 Mar 1978
Calls for the strict respect for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
political independence of Lebanon. Calls upon Israel immediately to cease
its military action against Lebanese territorial integrity and withdraw
forthwith its forces from all Lebanese territory. Decides to establish
immediately under its authority a United Nations Interim Force in Southern
Lebanon (UNIFIL).
426-/-19 March 1978
The Security Council establishes the UN Interim Force for an initial period
of 6 months.
427-/-3 May 1978
Deplores attacks on the UN Interim Force, and calls on all to respect the
Force. Approves increasing strength of UN Interim Force from 4000 to 6000.
Takes note of Israeli withdrawal so far, and calls on Israel to complete its
withdrawal.
429-/-31 May 1978
Calls on all parties to immediately implement UN Security Council Resolution
338, and thus renew UNDOF mandate another 6 months.
434-/-18 September 1978
Commending UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) for its performance in implementing UN
Security Council Resolution 425, and grieved at loss of life of its
member-troops. Noting the obstacles the Force faces, and in response to
Lebanon’s difficulty re-establishing control over its own territory (as per
Resolution 425), the Security Council renews the mandate of the UN Interim
Force for 4 more months and calls upon Israel, Lebanon and others to
cooperate with the efforts of the UNIFIL to implement UN Security Council
Resolutions 425 and 426.
436-/-6 October 1978
Calls upon all states involved in the conflict to cease fire and respect
Lebanon’s territory and sovereignty. Calls upon all states involved to allow
International Committee of the Red Cross into combat area to evacuate
wounded and provide humanitarian assistance.
438-/-23 October 1978
Recalling the UN Secretary-General’s view that the only real solution for
fulfilling UN Security Council Resolution 338 will be a comprehensive peace
plan, the Security Council thus renews the mandate of the UN Emergency Force
for 9 more months.
441-/-30 November 1978
Calls on all parties to immediately implement UN Security Council Resolution
338, and thus renews UN Disengagement Observer Force mandate for 6 more
months.
444-/-19 January 1979
Condemns Israel’s lack of cooperation with the UN Interim Force, and Israel
employing irregular armed groups in Lebanon, and thus renews UN Interim
Force 5 more months.
446 / 22 Mar 1979
Determines that the policy and practices of Israel in establishing
settlements in the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied since
1967 have no legal validity and constitute a serious obstruction to
achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East. Calls
once more upon Israel, as the occupying power, to abide scrupulously by the
1949 Fourth Geneva Convention, to rescind its previous measures and to
desist from taking any action which would result in changing the legal
status and geographical nature and materially affecting the demographic
composition of the Arab territories occupied since 1967, including
Jerusalem, and in particular, not to transfer parts of its own civilian
population into the occupied Arab territories.
449-/-30 May 1979
Calls on all parties to immediately implement UN Security Council Resolution
338, and thus renews mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force for 6
more months.
450-/-14 June 1979
Strongly deploring continuing violence, displacement and property damage in
Lebanon, and continuing obstacles to the UN Interim Force (UNIFIL)
implementing UN Security Council Resolution 425, the Security Council calls
upon Israel to cease its acts against the territorial integrity,
sovereignty, and political independence of Lebanon, including its assistance
to “irresponsible armed groups”. The Security Council also reaffirms the
General Armistice Agreement (1949) between Lebanon and Israel, and calls
upon the parties to reactivate the Mixed Armistice Committee to work with
the UN Truce Supervision Organization. Renews charter of the UNIFIL 6 more
months and urges all member-states to influence, where they can, the
involved states to support the UN Forces working toward peace in the region.
452 / 20 Jul 1979
Calls upon the government and people of Israel to cease, on an urgent basis,
the establishment, construction and planning of settlements in the Arab
territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem.
456-/-30 November 1979
Calls upon all the involved parties to immediately implement UN Security
Council Resolution 338, and thus renews the UN Disengagement Observer Force
mandate for 6 more months.
459-/-19 December 1979
Takes note of Lebanon’s efforts to cooperate with the UN in regaining
control over its own land as per UN Security Council Resolution 425, and its
efforts to protect historic sites around Tyre as per the Hague Conventions
of 1954. Calls for a cease-fire, and cooperation of the involved states with
the UN Interim Force (UNIFIL). Decides to renew the UNIFIL charter for 6
more months. Reaffirms the General Armistice agreement of 1949 between
Lebanon and Israel, and to facilitate implementation of resolution 425,
decides to reactivate the Mixed Armistice Commission to support efforts of
UN Truce Supervision Organization. Urges all member-states to exert
influence where they can, on the involved parties to cooperate with the
UNIFIL.
465 / 1 Mar 1980
Determines that all measures taken by Israel to change the physical
character, composition, institutional structure or status of the Palestinian
and other Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem, or any
part thereof, have no legal validity and that Israel's policy and practices
of settling parts of its population and new immigrants in those territories
constitute a flagrant violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention and also
constitute a serious obstruction to achieving a comprehensive, just and
lasting peace in the Middle East. Strongly deplores the continuation and
persistence of Israel in pursuing those policies and practices. Calls upon
the government and people of Israel to rescind those measures, to dismantle
the existing settlements and in particular to cease, on an urgent basis, the
establishment, construction and planning of settlements in the Arab
territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem.
Calls upon all States not to provide Israel with any assistance to be used
specifically in connection with settlements in the occupied territories; and
requests the Commission to continue examining the situation relating to
settlements, to investigate the reported serious depletion of natural
resources, particularly water, with a view to ensuring protection of those
important natural resources of the territories under occupation.
467-/-24 April 1980
Confirming that the UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) is only a defensive force, and
condemning all violations of Lebanon's sovereignty and territory and
political independence, the Security Council condemns Israel's "military
intervention" in Lebanon violating the General Armistice Agreement (1949),
its support for "de facto military groups", its interference with the UN
Truce Supervision Organization, and its violation of the above resolutions,
its violence and obstruction against the UN Interim Force. The Council
condemns the shelling of the UNIFIL headquarters and field hospital, and
requests the parties convene a meeting of the Mixed Armistice Commission to
reactivate the General Armistice Agreement.
468 / 8 May 1980
Recalling the Geneva Convention of 1949 and expressing deep concern at the
expulsion by the Israeli military occupation authorities of the Mayors of
Hebron and Halhoul and of the Sharia Judge of Hebron, calls upon Israel as
occupying Power to rescind these illegal measures and to facilitate the
immediate return of the expelled Palestinian leaders.
469 / 20 May 1980
Strongly deplores the failure of Israel to implement resolution 468 (1968).
Calls again upon the Government of Israel, as occupying Power, to rescind
the illegal measures taken by the Israeli military occupation authorities in
expelling the Mayors of Hebron and Halhoul and the Sharia Judge of Hebron.
470-/-30 May 1980
Security Council renews the charter of the UN Disengagement Observer Force,
and calls upon all parties to immediately implement UN Security Council
Resolution 338.
471 / 5 June 1980
Expresses deep concern that the Jewish settlers in the occupied Arab
territories are allowed to carry arms thus enabling them to perpetrate
crimes against the civilian population. Calls for the immediate apprehension
and prosecution of the perpetrators of these crimes and condemns the
assassination attempts on the lives of the Mayors of Nablus, Ramallah and
Al-Bireh. Expresses deep concern that Israel, as occupying Power, has failed
to provide adequate protection to the civilian population in the occupied
territories in conformity with the provisions of the Fourth Geneva
Convention. Calls again upon the Government of Israel to respect and comply
with the provisions of the Convention as well as with the resolutions of the
Council, calls once again upon all States not to provide Israel with any
assistance to be used specifically in connection with settlements in the
occupied territories. Reaffirms the overriding necessity to end the
prolonged occupation of Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967,
including Jerusalem.
474-/-17 June 1980
Recalling UN Security Council Resolutions 425, 426, 427, 434, 444, 450, 459
and 467, and the Security Council call for strict respect of Lebanon's
territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence, and
commending the performance of the UN Interim Force (UNIFIL), the Security
Council decides to renew the UNIFIL mandate 6 more months. The Security
Council strongly condemns actions against the UNIFIL. But the Security
Council notes the parties convening a meeting of the Mixed Armistice
Commission, and urges all and other member-states to support this effort.
476 / 30 June 1980
Reaffirms the overriding necessity to end the prolonged occupation of Arab
territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem. Strongly
deplores the continued refusal of Israel, the occupying Power, to comply
with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General
Assembly. Reiterates that all measures taken by Israel which have altered
the geographic, demographic and historical character and status of the Holy
City of Jerusalem are null and void and must be rescinded in compliance with
the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. Reaffirms that all such
measures and actions constitute a flagrant violation of the Fourth Geneva
Convention. Reaffirms its determination in the event of non-compliance by
Israel to examine practical ways and means in accordance with relevant
provisions of the U.N. Charter to secure full implementation of this
resolution.
478 / 20 Aug 1980
Censures in the strongest terms the enactment by Israel of the "basic law"
on Jerusalem and the refusal to comply with relevant Security Council
resolutions. Affirms that the enactment of the "basic law" by Israel
constitutes a violation of international law and does not affect the
continued application of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949 in
the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied since June 1967,
including Jerusalem. Determines that all legislative and administrative
measures and actions taken by Israel, the occupying Power, which have
altered or purport to alter the character and the status of the Holy City of
Jerusalem, and in particular, the recent "basic law" on Jerusalem, are null
and void and must be rescinded forthwith. Decides not to recognize the
"basic law" and such other actions by Israel that, as a result of this law,
seek to alter the character and status of Jerusalem. Calls upon all members
of the United Nations (a) to accept this decision, (b) and upon those States
that have established diplomatic Missions in Jerusalem to withdraw such
Missions from the Holy City.
481-/-26 November 1980
The Security Council calls upon all parties in the conflict to work toward
immediate implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 338, and renews
the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force 6 more months.
483-/-17 December 1980
Recalling UN Security Council Resolutions 425, 426, 427, 434, 444, 450, 459,
and 474, and reaffirming the necessity of strict respect for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty, unity and political independence of Lebanon, the
Security Council decides to renew the mandate of the UN Interim Force (UNIFIL)
for 6 more months, and expresses support for the efforts of the Lebanese
government to regain its own territory. The Security Council commends the
commencement of the preparatory meeting of the Mixed Armistice Meeting. The
Security Council reaffirms its determination to help the UNIFIL overcome the
obstacles to its mission.
484 / 19 Dec 1980
Expressing grave concern at the expulsion by Israel of the Mayor of Hebron
and the Mayor of Halhoul, calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to adhere
to the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention. Declares it imperative
that they be enabled to return to their homes and resume their
responsibilities.
485-/-22 May 1981
The Security Council calls upon all parties in the conflict to immediately
implement UN Security Council Resolution 338, and renews the mandate of the
UN Disengagement Observer Force for 6 more months.
487-/-19 June 1981
Fully aware of Iraq’s membership and compliance with the Treaty on the
Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons since its beginning. Noting furthermore
Israel’s refusal to join and adhere by the treaty. The Security Council is
now deeply concerned about Israel’s pre-meditated attack on the Iraq’s
nuclear facility. The Security Council considers the attack to be a
violation of article 2 of the UN Charter, a threat to the mission of the
International Atomic Energy Agency, and a threat to peace efforts in the
Middle East, and strongly condemns the attack,. The Security Council calls
upon Israel to refrain from future attacks, and to join the treaty. The
Security Council recognizes the right of Iraq and other countries to develop
nuclear programs under the guidance of the IAEA, and is entitled to redress
for the damage caused by the attack, which Israel has taken responsibility
for.
488-/-19 June 1981
Recalling UN Security Council Resolutions 425, 426, 427, 434, 444, 450, 459,
467, and 483, and noting UN guidelines for the UN Interim Force (S/14537)
including that the force is only a defensive military unit, the Security
Council reaffirms the importance of strict respect for the territorial
integrity, unity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon,
supports Lebanon's efforts to regain its territory, condemns all actions
against the UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) including killing its members, and
commends its efforts and its supporters. Thus the Security Council renews
the mandate of the UNIFIL for 6 more months.
490-/-21 July 1981
Reaffirming its commitment to strict respect for the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and independence of Lebanon, the Security Council calls for an
immediate end to all armed attacks.
493-/-23 November 1981
The Security Council calls upon all parties of the conflict to immediately
implement UN Security Council Resolution 338, and renews the UN
Disengagement Observer Force 6 more months.
497-/-17 December 1981
Reaffirming that the acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible, as
per the UN Charter and international law, and that the Geneva Conventions
Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949) apply
to Israel’s occupation of the Golan Heights, the Security Council decides
that Israel’s decision to impose its laws on the Golan Heights is null and
void and without international legal affect, and demands that Israel rescind
its decision immediately.
498-/-18 December 1981
Recalling UN Security Council Resolutions 425, 426, 427, 434, 444, 450, 459,
467, 474, 483, 488 and 490, and the importance of strict respect for the
territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon,
decides to establish immediately a UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) for Southern
Lebanon to confirm Israel's withdraw from that region. Calls for Israel to
immediately cease all military action, and withdraw from Lebanon. Condemns
all actions interfering with the UNIFIL, commends its efforts and the states
supporting it, and renews its mandate for 6 more months. Supports efforts by
Lebanon to regain its territory.
500-/-28 January 1982
Having considered the unanimity amongst some of the permanent Security
Council members considering the question of Palestine, the Council votes to
have an emergency special session.
501-/-25 February 1982
Recalling UN Security Council Resolutions 425, 426, 427, 434, 444, 450, 459,
467, 474, 483, 488, 490 and 498, and requests and reports from Lebanon and
the UN Secretary-General, the Security Council agrees to increase the UN
Interim Force from 6000 to 7000. The Security Council also calls upon the
parties to continue with meetings of the Mixed Armistice Commission working
toward reactivation of the General Armistice Agreement between Lebanon and
Israel.
506 -/-26 May 1982
The UN Secretary-General calls upon all parties of the conflict to
immediately implement UN Security Council Resolution 338, and renews the UN
Disengagement Observer Force for 6 more months.
508 / 5 June 1982
Calls upon the parties to the conflict to cease immediately and
simultaneously all military activities within Lebanon and across the
Lebanese-Israeli border. Requests all Member States which are in a position
to do so to bring their influence to bear upon those concerned so that the
cessation of hostilities declared by Security Council resolution 490 (1981)
can be respected. (Beginning of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon.)
509 / 6 June 1982
Demands that Israel withdraw all its military forces forthwith and
unconditionally to the internationally recognized boundaries of Lebanon and
demands that all parties observe strictly the terms of paragraph 1 of
resolution 508 (1982).
512 / 19 June 1982
Expressing deep concern at the suffering of the Lebanese and Palestinian
civilian populations, calls upon all the parties to the conflict to respect
the rights of the civilian populations, to refrain from all acts of violence
against those populations and to take all appropriate measures to alleviate
the suffering caused by the conflict.
513 / 4 Jul 1982
Expressing alarm at the continued sufferings of the Lebanese and Palestinian
civilian populations in southern Lebanon and in west Beirut, calls for
respect for the rights of the civilian populations without any
discrimination and repudiates all acts of violence against those
populations. Calls further for the restoration of the normal supply of vital
facilities such as water, electricity, food and medical provisions,
particularly in Beirut.
515 / 29 Jul 1982
Demands that the government of Israel lift immediately the blockade of the
city of Beirut in order to permit the dispatch of supplies to meet the
urgent needs of the civilian population.
516 / 1 Aug 1982
Confirms its previous resolutions and authorizes the Secretary-General to
deploy immediately, on the request of the Government of Lebanon, U.N.
observers to monitor the situation in and around Beirut.
517 / 4 Aug 1982
Confirms once again its demand for an immediate cease-fire and withdrawal of
Israeli forces from Lebanon. Censures Israel for its failure to comply with
the above resolutions. Takes note of the decision of the Palestine
Liberation Organization to move the Palestinian armed forces from Beirut and
authorizes the Secretary-General to increase the number of U.N. observers in
and around Beirut.
518 / 12 Aug 1982
Demands that Israel and all parties to the conflict observe strictly the
terms of Security Council resolutions relevant to the immediate cessation of
all military activities within Lebanon and, particularly, in and around
Beirut. Demands the immediate lifting of all restrictions on the city of
Beirut
520 / 17 Sep 1982
Condemns the recent Israeli incursions into Beirut in violation of the
cease-fire agreements and of Security Council resolutions. Demands an
immediate return to the positions occupied by Israel before 15 September
1982, as a first step towards the full implementation of Security Council
resolutions.
521 / 19 Sep 1982
Condemns the criminal massacre of Palestinian civilians in Beirut; reaffirms
its resolutions 512 (1982) and 513 (1982), which call for respect for the
rights of the civilian populations without any discrimination, and
repudiates all acts of violence against those populations. Requests the
Secretary-General, as a matter of urgency, to initiate appropriate
consultations and, in particular, consultations with the Government of
Lebanon on additional steps which the Security Council might take, including
the possible deployment of United Nations forces, to assist that government
in ensuring full protection for the civilian populations in and around
Beirut. (Massacre of Sabra and Shattilla refugee camps while eastern Beirut
was under Israeli military occupation.)
573 / 4 Oct 1985
Condemns vigorously the act of armed aggression perpetrated by Israel
against Tunisian territory in flagrant violation of the U.N. Charter,
international law and norms of conduct; and demands that Israel refrain from
perpetrating such acts of aggression or from threatening to do so. (Israeli
raid against PLO Headquarters in Hammam Al-Shut).
523-/-18 October 1982
The Security Council decides to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force (UNIFIL)
for 3 more months, and insists that all parties not interfere with the
UNIFIL, who is now authorized to carry out additional duties (administrative
and humanitarian).
524-/-29 November 1982
The Security Council calls upon all parties to immediately implement UN
Security Council Resolution 338, and renews the mandate of the UN
Disengagement Observer Force for 6 more months.
529-/-18 January 1983
The Security Council decides to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force 6
more months, and calls upon all to cooperate with it.
531-/-26 May 1983
The Security Council calls upon all parties to immediately implement UN
Security Council Resolution 338, and to renew the mandate for the UN
Disengagement Observer Force for 6 more months.
536-/-18 July 1983
Reiterating the necessity for the strict respect for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon, the Security
Council decides to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force 3 more months,
and calls upon all parties to cooperate with it.
538-/-18 October 1983
Reiterating the necessity for the strict respect for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon, the Security
Council decides to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force 6 more months,
and calls upon all parties to cooperate with it.
542-/-23 November 1983
Deeply concerned about the intensification of fighting and the deplorable
loss of life in Northern Lebanon, the Security Council requests all parties
to immediately accept a cease-fire, and cooperate with international relief
agencies helping civilian populations around and in Tripoli.
543-/-29 November 1983
The Security Council calls upon all parties to immediately implement UN
Security Council Resolution 338, and renews the mandate of the UN
Disengagement Observer Force for 6 more months.
549-/-19 April 1984
The Security Council decides to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force 6
more months, and reiterates the necessity of strictly respecting the
territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon.
551-/-30 May 1984
The Security Council calls upon all parties to immediately implement UN
Security Council Resolution 338, and renews the mandate for the UN
Disengagement Observer Force for 6 more months.
555-/-12 October 1984
Re-emphasizing the necessity for strict respect of the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon, the Security
Council decides to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force for 6 more
months, and calls for all the parties to the conflict to cooperate with
them.
557-/-28 November 1984
The Security Council calls upon all parties to immediately implement UN
Security Council Resolution 338, and renews the mandate for the UN
Disengagement Observer Force for 6 more months.
583-/-18 April 1986
Decides to extend mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for
another three months, and reiterates support for territorial integrity,
sovereignty and independence of Lebanon.
584-/-29 May 1986
Calls upon all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council
Resolution 338 (1973), and renews mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another six months.
586-/-18 July 1986
Decides to extend mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for
another six months, and reaffirms the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
independence of Lebanon.
590-/-26 November 1986
Calls upon the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council
Resolution 338 (1973), and decides to renew the mandate of the United
Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another 6 months.
592-/-8 December 1986
Reaffirms Geneva Conventions (1949) is applicable to occupied territories,
strongly deplores Israeli Army killing Palestinian students, calls upon
Israel to release persons detained in incident at Bir Zeit Univ. as per
Geneva Conventions (1949).
592-/-8 Dec 1986
Strongly deplores the opening of fire by the Israeli army resulting in the
death and the wounding of defenceless students at Bir Zeit University. Calls
upon Israel to abide immediately and scrupulously by the Fourth Geneva
Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of
12 August 1949. Calls upon Israel to release any person or persons detained
as a result of the recent events at Bir Zeit University.
605 / 22 Dec 1987
Strongly deplores those policies and practices of Israel, the occupying
Power, which violate the human rights of the Palestinian people in the
occupied territories, particularly the opening of fire by the Israeli army,
resulting in the killing and wounding of defenseless Palestinian civilians.
Calls once again upon Israel, the occupying Power, to abide immediately and
scrupulously by the Fourth Geneva Convention.
594-/-15 January 1987
Responding to request from Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate
of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, and reiterates its strong
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of
Lebanon.
596-/-29 May 1987
To call upon all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council
Resolution 338 (1973),and renew mandate of the United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force for another six months.
599-/-31 July 1987
Responding to request from Lebanon government, decides to extend mandate of
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, reiterates
strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence
of Lebanon.
603-/-25 November 1987
Calls for immediate implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 338
1973), and decides to renew mandate of the United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force for another six months.
605-/-22 December 1987
Deplores actions of Israel which interferes with Middle East peace, violates
Palestinian human rights, including killing defenseless Palestinian
civilians, reaffirms Geneva Conventions (1949) is applicable to Israeli
occupation, and calls upon Israel to quit its violations of Geneva
Conventions (1949).
607 /-5 January 1988
Reaffirms Geneva Conventions (1949) applies to the Israeli occupation, and
calls upon Israel to stop deportations as per Geneva Conventions (1949).
607 / 5 Jan 1988
Calls upon Israel to refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilians from
the occupied territories; and strongly requests it to abide by its
obligations arising from the Fourth Geneva Convention.
608 / 14 Jan 1988
Reaffirming resolution 607 (1988) of 5 January 1988, deeply regrets that
Israel, the occupying Power, in defiance of U.N. resolutions, has deported
Palestinian civilians. Calls upon Israel to rescind the orders and to desist
from forthwith deporting any other Palestinian civilians from the occupied
territories.
609-/-29 January 1988
Responding to the request of Government of Lebanon, decides to extend
mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six
months, and reiterates support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty
and independence of Lebanon.
611 / 25 Apr 1988
Having noted with concern that the aggression perpetrated on 16 April 1988
in the locality of Sidi Bou Said (Tunisia) has caused loss of human life,
particularly the assassination of Mr. Khalil Al-Wazir, condemns vigorously
the aggression perpetrated against the sovereignty and territorial integrity
of Tunisia in flagrant violation of the U.N. Charter; and urges Member
States to take measures to prevent such acts against the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of all States. (Al-Wazir (Abu-Jihad) was the Deputy
Commander-in-Chief of the Palestine Liberation Organization.)
613 / 31 May 1988
Decides to call upon all parties to implement immediately UN Security
Council Resolution 338 (1973), and to renew the mandate of the United
Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another six months.
617-/-29 July 1988
Responding to Government of Lebanon, the Security Council decides to extend
mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months,
and reiterates its support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
independence of Lebanon.
618-/-29 July 1988
Condemns the abduction of Lieutenant-Colonel William Richard Higgins, of the
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, and demands his immediate
release.
624-/-30 November 1988
Calls upon all parties to immediately implement UN Security Council
Resolution 338 (1973), and to renew the mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another six months.
630-/-30 January 1989
Responding to letter from Lebanon rep., decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of
Lebanon.
633-/-30 May 1989
Decides to call upon all parties to implement immediately UN Security
Council Resolution 338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another six months.
636 / 6 Jul 1989
Deeply regrets the continuing deportation by Israel, the occupying Power, of
Palestinian civilians. Calls upon Israel to ensure the safe and immediate
return to the occupied Palestinian territories of those deported and to
desist forthwith from deporting any other Palestinian civilians. Reaffirms
that the Fourth Geneva Convention is applicable to the Palestinian
territories, occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem, and to the
other occupied Arab territories.
639 / 31 July 1989
Responding to Government of Lebanon letter, decides to
extend mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six
months, and reiterates support for territorial integrity, sovereignty and
independence of Lebanon.
641 / 30 Aug 1989
Deplores Israel's continuing deportation of Palestinian civilians. Calls
upon Israel to ensure the safe and immediate return to the occupied
Palestinian territories of those deported and to desist forthwith from
deporting any other Palestinian civilians. Reaffirms that the Fourth Geneva
Convention is applicable to the Palestinian territories, occupied by Israel
since 1967, including Jerusalem, and to the other occupied Arab territories.
645-/-29 November 1989
Decides to call upon all parties to implement immediately UN Security
Council Resolution 338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another six months.
648-/-31 January 1990
Decides to extend mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for
another six months, and reiterates support for the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and independence of Lebanon.
655-/-31 May 1990
Calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
659-/-31 July 1990
Responding to Lebanon letter, decides to extend mandate of United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon for another interim period of six months, and
reiterates support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
independence of Lebanon.
672 / 12 Oct 1990
Reaffirming that a just and lasting solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict
must be based on its resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) through an active
negotiating process which takes into account the right to security for all
States in the region, including Israel, as well as the legitimate political
rights of the Palestinian people. Expresses alarm at the violence which took
place on 8 October at Al-Haram Al-Sharif and other Holy Places of Jerusalem,
resulting in over twenty Palestinian deaths and the injury of more than one
hundred and fifty people, including Palestinian civilians and innocent
worshippers. Condemns especially the acts of violence committed by the
Israeli security forces, resulting in injuries and loss of human life.
Calls
upon Israel, the occupying Power, to abide scrupulously by its legal
obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention.
673 / 24 Oct 1990
Deplores the refusal of the Israeli Government to receive the mission of the
Secretary-General to the region in violation of resolution 672 (1990).
679-/-30 November 1990
Calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
681 / 20 Dec 1990
Expresses its grave concern over the rejection by Israel of its resolutions
672 (1990) and 673 (1990). Deplores the decision by the Government of
Israel, the occupying Power, to resume the deportation of Palestinian
civilians in the occupied territories. Urges the Government of Israel to
accept the de jure applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention to all the
territories occupied by Israel since 1967.
694 / 24 May 1991
Declares that the action of the Israeli authorities of deporting four
Palestinians on 18 May is in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention,
which is applicable to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel
since 1967, including Jerusalem. Deplores this action and reiterates that
Israel refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilian from the occupied
territories and ensure the safe and immediate return of all those deported.
726 / 6 Jan 1992
Strongly condemns the decision of Israel, the occupying Power, to resume
deportation of Palestinian civilians. Reaffirms the applicability of the
Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 to all the Palestinian territories occupied
by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem. Requests Israel to ensure the
safe and immediate return of all those deported.
768-/-30 July 1992
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of UN Interim
Force for another six months, and reiterates support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon.
790-/-25 November 1992
calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
799 / 18 Dec 1992
Strongly condemns the action taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to deport
hundreds of Palestinian civilians (on 17 December 1992). Expresses its firm
opposition to any such deportations by Israel. Reaffirms the applicability
of the Fourth Geneva Convention to all the Palestinian territories occupied
by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem. Demands that Israel ensure the
safe and immediate return to the occupied territories of all those deported.
803-/-28 January 1993
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of UN Interim
Force for another six months, and reiterates support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon.
830-/-26 May 1993
Calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
852-/-28 July 1993
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of UN Interim
Force for additional six months, and reiterates support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon.
887 /-29 November 1993
Calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
895 /-28 January 1994
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of
Lebanon.
904 / 18 Mar 1994
Strongly condemns the massacre in Hebron committed against Palestinian
worshippers in Al-Ibrahimi Mosque, on 25 February 1994, during the holy
month of Ramadan, and its aftermath which took the lives of more than 50
Palestinian civilians and injured several hundred others.
Calls upon Israel,
the occupying Power, to continue to take and implement measures, including,
inter alia, confiscation of arms, with the aim of preventing illegal acts of
violence by Israeli settlers. Calls for measures to be taken to guarantee
the safety and protection of the Palestinian civilians throughout the
occupied territory, including, inter alia, a temporary international or
foreign presence, which was provided for in the Declaration of Principles,
within the context of the ongoing peace process.
921 /-26 May 1994
Calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
938 /-28 July 1994
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates its
strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence
of Lebanon.
962 /-29 November 1994
Calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
974 /-30 July 1995
Responding to Lebanon government, decides to renew mandate of United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon for another period of six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of
Lebanon. Endorses looking into streamlining the force.
996-/-30 May 1995
Calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another period of six months.
1006 /-28 July 1995
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of
Lebanon. Condemns the increased violence against the UN Interim Force and
urges the parties to end it.
1024 /-28 November 1995
Calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
1039 /-29 January 1996
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of
Lebanon. Condemns violence against UN Interim Force and welcomes
streamlining of the force.
1052 /-18 April 1996
Calls upon all parties to cease hostilities and continue diplomatic efforts,
ensure safety of civilians and halt hostilities toward UN Interim Force,
reaffirms support for territorial integrity, sovereignty and political
independence of Lebanon, and asks member-states to provide humanitarian
assistance.
1057 /-30 May 1996
Calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
1068 /-30 July 1996
Responding to the Government of Lebanon, decides to extend the mandate of
the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, condemns
the violence against the force urging the parties to stop, and welcomes the
efforts to streamline the force. Reiterates its strong support for the
territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon.
1081 /-27 November 1996
Calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
1073 / 28 Sep 1996
Expresses its deep concern about the tragic events in Jerusalem and the
areas of Nablus, Ramallah, Bethlehem and the Gaza Strip, which resulted in a
high number of deaths and injuries among the Palestinian civilians.
Calls
for the immediate cessation and reversal of all acts which have resulted in
the aggravation of the situation and which have negative implications for
the Middle East peace process. Calls for the safety and protection of
Palestinian civilians to be ensured. Calls for the immediate resumption of
negotiations within the Middle East peace process on its agreed basis and
the timely implementation of the agreements reached. (The draft resolution
was issued officially as a presidential text, which normally indicates
unanimity prior to the vote.)
1095 /-28 January 1997
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political
independence of Lebanon. Condemns violence especially against the force, and
urges all parties to stop it, and encourages further efforts at increasing
efficiency and savings.
1109 /-28 May 1997
Calls on the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
1122 /-29 July 1997
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political
independence of Lebanon.
1139 /-21 November 1997
Calls on all parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
1151 /-30 January 1998
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political
independence of Lebanon.
1169 /-27 May 1998
Calls on the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
1188 /-30 July 1998
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political
independence of Lebanon.
1211 /-25 November 1998
Calls on the parties to implement immediately its UN Security Council
Resolution 338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force for another six months.
1223 /-28 January 1999
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political
independence of Lebanon.
1243 /-27 May 1999
Calls on the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
1254 /-30 July 1999
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political
independence of Lebanon.
1265 /-17 September 1999
condemns the targeting of civilians in armed conflicts and interfering with
humanitarian workers and UN workers and use of child soldiers, and urges all
parties to fulfil all humanitarian laws and ratify all humanitarian laws and
treaties (for those who have not already), and to work toward including
special protections for those requiring special attention (such as women and
children). UN acknowledges the new humanitarian laws, commits to working
closer with International Committee of the Red Cross and regional groups,
and with civilian police more, and trying to inhibit spread of small
weapons.
1276 /-24 November 1999
Calls on the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months.
1288 /-31 January 2000
Responding to Government of Lebanon, decides to extend mandate of United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another six months, and reiterates
support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political
independence of Lebanon.
1296 /-19 April 2000
Expressing deep regret that civilians and refugees are increasingly the
targets of armed conflict, reaffirms taking steps to create a comprehensive
including preventative approach to protecting civilians and refugees from
armed conflict, including groups with special needs such as women and
children, and including such issues as HIV/AIDS prevention and child
soldiers, controlling spread of small weapons, in cooperation with
humanitarian organizations, and amongst UN agencies and working groups.
1300 /-31 May 2000
Calls on the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another six months. Also welcomes UN efforts to sensitize
peacekeeping forces to issues of preventing HIV/AIDS.
1308 /-17 July 2000
Deeply concerned about worldwide HIV/AIDS pandemic, which exasperates
violence and armed conflicts and endangers humanitarian workers. Recalling
many meetings on this problem, and need for coordination of all agencies to
intensify efforts, including educational, vaccine research, testing and
counselling and prevention programs, including those deployed through
peacekeeping programs, and customized to local needs and culture.
1310 /-27 July 2000
Responding to Lebanon government, decides to extend mandate of UN Interim
Force for another 6 months, and reiterates support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon, and welcomes
that Israel has reversed all violations of the Blue Line of withdrawal, and
return of Lebanon government to its territorial authority.
1322 / 7 Oct 2000
Reaffirms that a just and lasting solution to the Arab and Israeli conflict
must be based on its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967 and 338
(1973) of 22 October 1973, through an active negotiating process.
Deplores
the provocation carried out at Al-Haram Al-Sharif in Jerusalem on 28
September 2000, and the subsequent violence there and at other Holy Places,
as well as in other areas throughout the territories occupied by Israel
since 1968, resulting in over 80 Palestinian deaths and many other
casualties. Condemns acts of violence, especially the excessive use of force
against Palestinians, resulting in injury and loss of human life.
Calls upon
Israel, the occupying Power, to abide scrupulously by its legal obligations
and its responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva. Calls for the immediate
cessation of violence, and for all necessary steps to be taken to ensure
that violence ceases, that new provocative actions are avoided, and that the
situation returns to normality. Stresses the importance of establishing a
mechanism for a speedy and objective inquiry into the tragic events of the
last few days with the aim of preventing their repetition.
1322 / 7 October 2000
Deplores provocation of Sept. 28 at Al-Haram Al-Sharif when Ariel Sharon
entered sacred space with large group of mercenaries, and calls upon Israel
to scrupulously obey Geneva Conventions (1949), and for all parties to take
steps to return to peace process.
1328 / 27 November 2000
Reaffirming UN Security Council Resolution 1308 (2000), calls on the parties
to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution 338 (1973), and to
renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another six
months.
1337 / 30 January 2001
Reaffirming its UN Security Council Resolution 1308 (2000) and that Israel
had withdrawn as per UN Security Council Resolution 425 (1978), but
responding to the request of the Lebanon rep., decides to extend mandate of
UN Interim Force another 6 months, returning its personnel to recommended
operational levels, while supporting the government of Lebanon returning to
full authority over the land, but condemns the continuing violence.
1351 / 30 May 2001
Calls upon the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council
Resolution 338 (1973), and decides to renew mandate of United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another six months.
1365 / 31 July 2001
Recalling that Israel had withdrawn its forces as per required, and UN
Interim Force had fulfilled 2 of 3 parts of its mandate, and keeping in mind
the principles of UN Security Council Resolution 1308 (2000) and other
humanitarian law, the Security Council decides to renew mandate of UNIFIL,
urges it to cooperate with the United Nations Truce Supervision
Organization, and to pursue its reconfiguring, and calls upon government of
Lebanon to return to its position of authority over its land, while still
struggling to handle continued violations of withdrawal line.
1379 / 20 November 2001
Recognizing the terrible impact of armed conflict on children, Security
Council expresses determination to give special attention to special needs
of children in peacekeeping operations, to ask parties in conflict to make
special arrangements for children and other groups with special needs and in
peace agreements as well, and not to hinder work of humanitarian workers,
and obey relevant international law, while attempting to control the
criminal activities and use of child soldiers and spread of small weapons
that facilitates terrorism and armed conflict, and to discourage corporate
support for aggressors and participation in illicit trade supporting
terrorism, and educate peacekeepers on helping prevent HIV/AIDS, and develop
reintegration and rehab programs, and support regional program efforts to do
the same.
1381 / 27 November 2001
Reaffirming UN Security Council Resolution 1308 (2000), calls on the parties
to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution 338 (1973), and
decides to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for
another six months.
1391 / 28 January 2002
Recalling Israel's withdrawal, UN Security Council Resolution 1308 (2000),
and humanitarian law, and in response to Lebanon government request, extends
mandate of UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) 6 months, continues reconfiguration of
UNIFIL, and supports Lebanon government continuing effort to regain
authority over its lands, condemns continuing violence, and welcomes UNIFIL
efforts to de-mine and cooperate with the United Nations Truce Supervision
Organization.
1397 / 12 March 2002
Affirming the 2-State Solution, and gravely concerned about violence of
Sept., 2000, and stressing the need for assuring the safety of civilians and
respecting humanitarian law, and welcomes the efforts of the International
Quartet and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah, demands end to the violence, and
cooperation with Tenet Security plan, Mitchell Committee recommendations.
1402 / 30 March 2002
Expressing grave concern over suicide bombings against Israel and attacks
against Arafat’s Presidential headquarters in Ramallah, calls upon both
parties to move toward ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal from Ramallah, and for
both parties to cooperate with Special Envoy Zinni, to implement Tenet
Security Work Plan, of the Mitchell Committee, and support for the peace
efforts of the International Quartet.
1403 / 4 April 2002
Reaffirming UN Security Council Resolution 1397(2002), and concerned about
the deteriorating conditions in Palestine, calls for the immediate
implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1402 (2002), and welcomes
the mission of the International Quartet toward bringing about peace.
1405 / 19 April 2002
Concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Jenin, and calling for the
Israeli restrictions on humanitarian access to Jenin, stressing for all to
follow the norms of international law, welcomes to efforts of the
Secretary-General to find accurate info on what is happening in Jenin.
1415 / 30 May 2002
Calls on the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and decides to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force another seven months.
1428 / 30 July 2002
Recalling that Israel had withdrawn, and responding to the request of the
Lebanon government, the Security Council renews mandate of UN Interim Force
(UNIFIL) 6 more months, while still reconfiguring it for the new situation,
while condemning the continuing violence, calls on Lebanon government to
retake control of its area, commands all involved to cooperate with UNIFIL,
commends UNIFIL for its efforts to de-mine the land, and urges it to
cooperate with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization.
1435 / 24 September 2002
Condemns the terrorist attacks on both sides, the reoccupation of the
President's offices in Ramallah and many cities, and Israeli military
restricting movement leading to state of humanitarian crisis for the
Palestinians, repeats demand to end all violence and respect all
humanitarian law including Geneva Conventions (1949), and thus that Israel
should withdraw from Ramallah and cease destruction of urban infrastructure,
while also demanding that the Palestinian authority fulfills its commitments
to halt the terrorist attacks, and gives full support to peace efforts of
the International Quartet and recognition of the initiative of the Arab
League.
1451 / 17 December 2002
Calls on the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and decides to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force for another six months.
1461 / 30 January 2003
Recalling Israeli withdrawal, and that the UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) has
fulfilled 2/3 of its mission, and UN Security Council Resolution 1308
(2000), and responding to the request of the Lebanon government, decides to
renew mandate of UNIFIL 6 months and supports Lebanese government return to
full authority. Calls on both parties to assure UNIFIL full freedom of
movement, and respect the withdrawal line. Condemns ongoing violence, but
welcomes the de-mining efforts of UNIFIL, and cooperation with the United
Nations Truce Supervision Organization.
1488 / 26 June 2003
Calls on the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and decides to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force for another six months.
1496 / 31 July 2003
Recalling that Israel has withdrawn, and that UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) has
completed 2/3 of its mission, and UN Security Council Resolution 1308
(2000), and responding to request from Lebanon government, extends mandate
of UNIFIL 6 months, supports Lebanese government return to full authority,
calls on all parties to allow UNIFIL full movement, and to respect the
withdrawal line, and condemns continuing violence, and welcomes UNIFIL
de-mining efforts and cooperation with the United Nations Truce Supervision
Organization.
1515 / 19 November 2003
Concerned about continuing violence, and repeating its demand for a
cease-fire, and reaffirming 2-State Solution, endorses the Roadmap, and
recognizes the Israeli-Syrian Peace Track and Israeli-Lebanese Peace Track.
1520 / 22 December 2003
Calls on the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and decides to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force for another six months.
1539 / 22 April 2004
Reaffirming UN Security Council Resolution protecting children caught in
armed conflict, and UN Security Council Resolution 1308(2000) requiring UN
Peacekeeping missions to help prevent HIV/AIDS, and UN Security Council
Resolution 1325 (2000) needs of special groups such as women and children,
and obligations of States to prosecute war criminals, and to give full
access to humanitarian workers, strongly condemn use of child soldiers (a
war crime) and violence against children and schools and hospitals, and
slavery, and requests Secretary-General to devise action plan to protect
children and stop use of child soldiers, and to stop illicit trade in
support of terrorism, and trafficking in small arms, and calls on all
member-States to abide by international laws protecting children and
cooperate with UN agencies doing this work including deployment of new
"Child Protection Advisors" (CPAs) with Peacekeeping missions, and support
education programs in conflict areas, preventing HIV/AIDS and stopping
sexual abuse of children in conflict areas, including self-monitoring
programs.
1540 / 28 April 2004
Affirming that nuclear, biological and chemical weapons are threat to
international peace and security, and recognizing UN efforts to control
them, decides that all member-nations shall enforce treaties against
non-state actors who attempt to acquire such weapons, and shall take
required steps to secure their own stockpiles as per these treaties.
1544 / 19 May 2004
Reiterating Israeli obligations as per Geneva Conventions (1949) for its
occupation, and to address its security needs within the bounds of
international law, and calls on both parties to fulfill obligations as per
Roadmap, and condemns continued violence including killing of civilians and
home demolitions in Rafah, calls on Israel to respect international
humanitarian law obligations especially concerning home demolitions, and
expresses concern for Palestinians now left homeless.
1550 / 29 June 2004
Calls on the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and decides to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force for another six months.
1553 / 29 July 2004
Recalling Israeli withdrawal, and UN Security Council Resolutions 1308
(2000) and 1325 (2000), and in response to request from government of
Lebanon, extends mandate of UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) 6 months, encourages
Lebanon government to continue re-establishing its authority, calls on all
parties to ensure UNIFIL freedom of movement, supports efforts of UNIFIL to
maintain cease-fire despite ongoing violence, which it condemns, and
welcomes UNIFIL de-mining efforts and completion of Operation Emirates
Solidarity, and efforts of United Nations Truce Supervision Organization.
1559 / 2 September 2004
Reiterating strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
political independence of Lebanon, and gravely concerned about the continued
presence in Lebanon of armed militias, and mindful of coming Lebanese
elections, calls for withdrawal from Lebanon of all non-Lebanese forces,
disbanding of militias, support for free elections, and all should cooperate
with UN.
1578 / 15 December 2004
Calls upon the parties to implement immediately UN Security Council
Resolution 338 (1973), and decides to renew mandate of United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force for another six months.
1583 / 28 January 2005
Recalling Israel's withdrawal, and UN Security Council Resolutions 1308 and
1325, and that UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) had fulfilled 2/3 of mandate, but
responding to request of Lebanon government, the Security Council extends
the UN Interim Force mandate 6 months, and calls for government of Lebanon
to restore its authority to whole land, and to all parties to ensure full
freedom of movement to UNIFIL. Condemns continuing violence along Blue Line.
Supports UNIFIL efforts to support cease-fire and continue de-mining
efforts, and cooperate with the United Nations Truce Supervision
Organization.
1605 / 17 June 2005
Welcomes United Nations Disengagement Observer Force efforts enforce
zero-tolerance policy toward sexual abuse and other violations of their code
of conduct, and decides to renew mandate of United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force for another six months.
1614 / 29 July 2005
Recalling UN Security Council Resolutions 1308 (2000) and 1325(2000), and
Israel's withdrawal measured by the Blue Line, and that UN Interim Force (UNIFIL)
had fulfilled 2/3 of its mandate, and responding to request of the Lebanese
government, decides to extend mandate of UNIFIL 6 months, but condemns
continued violence along the Blue Line, and calls on all parties to stop
violence, and accord UNIFIL full movement, and welcomes Secretary-General
offer to have UN help Lebanon government resume its control over the area,
and welcomes UNIFIL efforts to support cease-fire and their de-mining
efforts, and to cooperate with the United Nations Truce Supervision
Organization.
1648 / 21 December 2005
Calls on all parties to immediately implement UN Security Council Resolution
338 (1973), and for the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force to
implement zero-tolerance for sexual misconduct or any violation of code of
conduct of UN personnel, and decides to renew mandate of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force.
1655 / 31 January 2006
Recalling Israel’s withdrawal, and that UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) has
completed 2/3 of its mandate, and UN Security Council
Resolutions 1308 and
1325, but gravely concerned at the continuing violence at the Blue Line,
including rockets fired by Hizbullah. Thus responding to request from the
Lebanon government, the Security Council decides to extend the United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon mandate 6 months, reiterates its support
for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon, and
supports the government reasserting its authority over the area. Welcomes
the strengthening alliance between UNIFIL and the Lebanese government, and
UNIFIL’s continuing efforts to hold the cease-fire and toward de-mining.
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