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ALL PARTIES VIOLATIONS OF GENERAL ARMISTICE AGREEMENTS, CEASE-FIRES, ETC.,
AS PER UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(Quotes From Resolutions Given Below)

All Parties Violations Of General Armistice Agreements, Cease-Fire, etc., as per UN Resolutions:

92, 171, 234, 236, 237, 240, 242

Full-Text Versions of all UN Resolutions Pertaining to the Middle East, on the UN Website

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UN RESOLUTION SUMMARIES	RELEVANT QUOTES
Resolution 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.	"Recalling its resolutions 54 (1948) of 15 July 1948, 73 (1949) of 11 August 1949, and 89 (1950) of 17 November 1950, Noting with concern that fighting has broken out in and around the demilitarized zone established by the Israel-Syrian General Armistice Agreement of 20 July 1949,1/ and that the fighting is continuing despite the cease-fire order of the Acting Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine issued on 4 May 1951, Calls upon the parties or persons in the areas concerned to cease fighting, brings to the attention of the parties their obligations under Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter of the United Nations and the Security Council's resolution 54 (1948) and their commitments under the General Armistice Agreement, and accordingly calls upon them to comply with these obligations and commitments."
Resolution 171 (9 April 1962) – Noting that a cease-fire has been achieved, but deplores that violence still continues between Israel and Syria, with Israel's attack of 19 Jan. 1956 being a violation of UN Security Council Resolution 111, and now their attack of 16-7 March 1962 being another, calls upon both parties to obey their General Armistice Agreement and to cooperate with the UN agencies, and agrees to strengthen the UN Truce Supervision Organization.	"Being deeply concerned over developments in the area which have taken place in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and of the General Armistice Agreement between Israel and Syria, 1. Deplores the hostile exchanges between Syria and Israel starting on 8 March 1962 and calls upon the two Governments concerned to comply with their obligations under Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter by refraining from the threat as well as the use of force; 5. Calls upon both parties to abide scrupulously by the cease-fire arranged by the Chief of Staff on 17 March 1962; 6. Calls for strict observance of article V of the General Armistice Agreement, which provides for the exclusion of armed forces from the demilitarized zone, and annex IV of that Agreement, which sets limits on forces in the defensive area, and calls upon the Governments of Israel and Syria to co-operate with the Chief of Staff in eliminating any violations thereof; 7. Calls upon the Governments of Israel and Syria to co-operate with the Chief of Staff in carrying out his responsibilities under the General Armistice Agreement and the pertinent resolutions of the Security Council, and urges that all steps necessary for reactivating the Mixed Armistice Commission and for making full use of the Mixed Armistice machinery be promptly taken;"
Resolution 234 (7 June 1967) – Noting violations of the cease-fire resolution (UN Security Council Resolution 233), the Security Council demands the gov'ts involved to take first steps toward a cease-fire.	"Noting that, in spite of its appeal to the Governments concerned to take forthwith as a first step all measures for an immediate cease-fire and for a cessation of all military activities in the Near East (resolution 233 (1967), military activities in the area are continuing, Concerned that the continuation of military activities may create an even more menacing situation in the area, 1. Demands that the Governments concerned should as a first step cease fire and discontinue all military activities at 2000 hours GMT on 7 June 1967;"
Resolution 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. Adopted unanimously.	"1. Condemns any and all violations of the cease-fire; 3. Affirms that its demand for a cease-fire and discontinuance of all military activities includes a prohibition of any forward military movements subsequent to the cease-fire; 4. Calls for the prompt return to the cease-fire positions of any troops which may have moved forward subsequent to 1630 hours GMT on 10 June 1967; 5. Calls for full co-operation with the Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization and the observers in implementing the cease-fire, including freedom of movement and adequate communications facilities."
Resolution 237 (14 June 1967) – Calls upon Israel to ensure safety and welfare of inhabitants in combat zones as per Geneva Conventions Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War (1949), and their return to their homes once fighting ceases. Recommends all governments involved respect humanitarian treatment of POWs and civilians as per the Geneva Conventions Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War (1949).	"Considering the urgent need to spare the civil populations and the prisoners of the war in the area of conflict in the Middle East additional sufferings, Considering that essential and inalienable human rights should be respected even during the vicissitudes of war, Considering that all the obligations of the Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War of 12 August 1949 1/ should be complied with by the parties involved in the conflict, 2. Recommends to the Governments concerned the scrupulous respect of the humanitarian principles governing the treatment of prisoners of war and the protection of civilian persons in time of war contained in the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949;"
Resolution 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. Adopted unanimously.	"Gravely concerned over recent military activities in the Middle East carried out in spite of the Security Council resolutions ordering a cease-fire, 1. Condemns the violations of the cease-fire; 2. Regrets the casualties and loss of property resulting from the violations; 3. Reaffirms the necessity of the strict observance of the cease-fire resolutions; 4. Demands of the Member States concerned to cease immediately all prohibited military activities in the area, and to co-operate fully and promptly with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization."
Resolution 242 (22 November 1967) – Emphasizing the principle that acquiring territory through military conquest is inadmissable, calls for the withdrawal of Israel from the occupied territories, and termination of all claims on such territories, and affirms the necessity for a just settlement for the refugees in this conflict, guarantee for the sovereignty of all states, and for the freedom of navigation for all waterways. Requests Secretary-General to establish a UN Special Representative to pursue these goals.	"Emphasizing the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war and the need to work for a just and lasting peace in which every State in the area can live in security, Emphasizing further that all Member States in their acceptance of the Charter of the United Nations have undertaken a commitment to act in accordance with Article 2 of the Charter, 1. Affirms that the fulfilment of Charter principles requires the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East which should include the application of both the following principles: (i) Withdrawal of Israel armed forces from territories occupied in the recent conflict; (ii) Termination of all claims or states of belligerency and respect for and acknowledgment 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; 2. Affirms further the necessity (a) For guaranteeing freedom of navigation through international waterways in the area; (b) For achieving a just settlement of the refugee problem; (c) For guaranteeing the territorial inviolability and political independence of every State in the area, through measures including the establishment of demilitarized zones;"

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