RESOLUTIONS VIOLATED BY ISRAEL |
RESOLUTIONS DECLARING THE VIOLATION OF UN RESOLUTIONS BY ISRAEL |
| Resolution 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 demilitarization of Jerusalem. Instructs UN Mediator to supervise the peace and report on all breaches. Calls on all parties to cooperate with the Mediator. |
"1. Determines that the situation in Palestine constitutes a threat to the peace within the meaning of Article 39 of the Charter of the United Nations;
2. Orders the Governments and authorities concerned, pursuant to Article 40 of the Charter, to desist from further military action and to this end to issue cease-fire orders to their military and paramilitary forces, to take effect at a time to be determined by the Mediator, but in any event not later than three days from the date of the adoption of this resolution;
3. Declares that failure by any of the Governments or authorities concerned to comply with the preceding paragraph of this resolution would demonstrate the existence of a breach of the peace within the meaning of Article 39 of the Charter requiring immediate consideration by the Security Council with a view to such further action under Chapter VII of the Charter as may be decided upon by the Council;" |
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| Resolution 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. |
"Recalls to the Governments of Syria and Israel their obligations under Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter of the United Nations and their commitments under the Armistice Agreement not to resort to military force and finds that:
(a) Aerial action taken by the forces of the Government of Israel on 5 April 1951, and
(b) Any aggressive military action by either of the parties in or around the demilitarized zone, which further investigation by the Chief of Staff of the Truce Supervision Organization into the reports and complaints recently submitted to the Council may establish, constitute a violation of the cease-fire provision in Security Council resolution 54 (1948) and are inconsistent with the terms of the Armistice Agreement and the obligations assumed under the Charter;
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| Resolution 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. |
"1. Finds that the retaliatory action at Qibya taken by armed forces of Israel on 14-15 October 1953 and all such actions constitute a violation of the cease-fire provisions of Security Council resolution 54 (1948) and are inconsistent with the parties' obligations under the General Armistice Agreement between Israel and Jordan 3/ and the Charter of the United Nations;
2. Expresses the strongest censure of that action, which can only prejudice the chances of that peaceful settlement which both parties, in accordance with the Charter, are bound to seek, and calls upon Israel to take effective measures to prevent all such actions in the future;"
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| Resolution 106 (29 March 1955) – 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. |
"Noting that the Egyptian-Israel Mixed Armistice Commission on 6 March 1955 determined that a "re-arranged and planned attack ordered by Israel authorities" was "committed by Israel regular army forces against the Egyptian regular army force" in the Gaza Strip on 28 February 1955,1/
1. Condemns this attack as a violation of the cease-fire provisions of Security Council resolution 54 (1948) and as inconsistent with the obligations of the parties under the General Armistice Agreement between Egypt and Israel 2/ and under the United Nations Charter;
2. Calls again upon Israel to take all necessary measures to prevent such actions;" |
| Resolution 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. |
"Taking into consideration the statements of the representatives of Syria and Israel and the reports of the Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine on the Syrian complaint that an attack was committed by Israel regular army forces against Syrian regular army forces on Syrian territory on 11 December 1955,
Noting that, according to the report of the Chief of Staff, this Israel action was a deliberate violation of the provisions of the General Armistice Agreement between Israel and Syria,2/ including those relating to the demilitarized zone, which was crossed by the Israel forces which entered Syria,
Noting also, without prejudice to the ultimate rights, claims and positions of the parties, that according to the reports of the Chief of Staff there has been interference by the Syrian authorities with Israel activities on Lake Tiberias, in contravention of the terms of the General Armistice Agreement between Israel and Syria,
1. Holds that this interference in no way justifies the Israel action;
3. Condemns the attack of 11 December 1955 as a flagrant violation of the cease-fire provisions of its resolution 54 (1948), of the terms of the General Armistice Agreement between Israel and Syria, and of Israel's obligations under the Charter of the United Nations;" |
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| Resolution 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 Tiberias, and arrange for exchange of POW's. |
"4. Expresses its grave concern at the failure of the Government of Israel to comply with its obligations;
5. Calls upon the Government of Israel to do so in the future, in default of which the Council will have to consider what further measures under the Charter are required to maintain or restore the peace;
6. Calls upon the parties to comply with their obligations under article V of the General Armistice Agreement to respect the armistice demarcation line and the demilitarized zone;
7. Requests the Chief of Staff to pursue his suggestions for improving the situation in the area of Lake Tiberias without prejudice to the rights, claims and positions of the parties and to report to the Council as appropriate on the success of his efforts;" |
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| 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. |
"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;
2. Reaffirms its resolution 111 (1956) of 19 January 1956 which condemned Israel military action in breach of the General Armistice Agreement, whether or not undertaken by way of retaliation;
3. Determines that the Israel attack of 16-17 March 1962 constitutes a flagrant violation of that resolution, and calls upon Israel scrupulously to refrain from such action in the future;
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| Resolution 233 (6 June 1967) – Calls upon the governments involved in the conflict to take first steps toward a cease-fire. |
"Concerned at the outbreak of fighting and with the menacing situation in the Near East,
1. Calls upon 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 area;
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| Resolution 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. |
"Recalling the General Armistice Agreement between Israel and Lebanon of 23 March 1949,2/ and the cease-fire established pursuant to resolutions 233 (1967) and 234 (1967) of 6 and 7 June 1967, respectively,
Mindful of its responsibility under the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Condemns the premeditated air attack by Israel on villages in southern Lebanon in violation of its obligations under the Charter and Security Council resolutions;
4. Declares that such actions of military reprisal and other grave violations of the cease-fire cannot be tolerated and that the Security Council would have to consider further and more effective steps as envisaged in the Charter to ensure against repetition of such acts."
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| 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;
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| Resolution 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. |
"Recalling the General Armistice Agreement between Israel and Lebanon of 23 March 1949,2/ and the cease-fire established pursuant to resolutions 233 (1967) and 234 (1967) of 6 and 7 June 1967, respectively,
Mindful of its responsibility under the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Condemns the premeditated air attack by Israel on villages in southern Lebanon in violation of its obligations under the Charter and Security Council resolutions;
4. Declares that such actions of military reprisal and other grave violations of the cease-fire cannot be tolerated and that the Security Council would have to consider further and more effective steps as envisaged in the Charter to ensure against repetition of such acts." |
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| 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. |
"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;" |
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| Resolution 248 (24 March 1968) -- Observing that Israeli military operations in Jordan are “large-scale and carefully planned”, calls upon Israel to halt cease-fire violations and to fulfill the terms of UN Security Council Resolution 237. Deplores all of the violence, loss of life and destruction of property in the area. Adopted unanimously. |
"Recalling resolution 236 (1967) by which the Security Council condemned any and all violations of the cease-fire,
Observing that the military action by the armed forces of Israel on the territory of Jordan was of a large-scale and carefully planned nature,
2. Condemns the military action launched by Israel in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the cease-fire resolutions;" |
| Resolution 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. |
"1. Reaffirms resolutions 248 (1968) and 256 (1968);
2. Deplores the loss of civilian life and damage to property;
3. Condemns the recent premeditated air attacks launched by Israel on Jordanian villages and populated area in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the cease-fire resolutions, and warns once again that if such attacks were to be repeated the Security Council would have to meet to consider further and more effective steps as envisaged in the Charter to ensure against repetition of such attacks." |
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| 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 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,
1. Calls upon the Government of Israel to ensure the safety, welfare and security of the inhabitants of the areas where military operations have taken place and to facilitate the return of those inhabitants who have fled the areas since the outbreak of hostilities;
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;2/
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| Resolution 248 (24 March 1968) -- Observing that Israeli military operations in Jordan are “large-scale and carefully planned”, calls upon Israel to halt cease-fire violations and to fulfill the terms of UN Security Council Resolution 237. Deplores all of the violence, loss of life and destruction of property in the area. |
"2. Condemns the military action launched by Israel in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the cease-fire resolutions;
4. Calls upon Israel to desist from acts or activities in contravention of resolution 237 (1967);" |
| Resolution 446 (22 March 1979) -- Affirming that the Geneva Conventions relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949) are applicable to the Arab occupied territories by Israel including Jerusalem, and that the Israeli settlements in those territories are not valid, and are a serious obstacle to peace. The Security Council also strongly deplores the failure of Israel to abide by UN Security Council Resolutions 237, 252, and 298, UN General Assembly Resolutions 2253 and 2254, and the consensus statement of the Security Council President (Official Records of the SC, 31st Year, 1969th meeting). Thus the Security Council "calls once more upon Israel, as the occupying power, to abide scrupulously by the Geneva Conventions relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, 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", and thus establishes a Security Council Commission "… to examine the situation relating to settlements in the Arab territories...". |
"2. Strongly deplores the failure of Israel to abide by Security Council resolutions 237 (1967) of 14 June 1967, 252 (1968) of 21 May 1968 and 298 (1971) of 25 September 1971 and the consensus statement by the President of the Security Council on 11 November 1976 2/ and General Assembly resolutions 2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V) of 4 and 14 July 1967, 32/5 of 28 October 1977 and 33/113 of 18 December 1978;" |
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| Resolution 248 (24 March 1968) -- Observing that Israeli military operations in Jordan are “large-scale and carefully planned”, calls upon Israel to halt cease-fire violations and to fulfill the terms of UN Security Council Resolution 237. Deplores all of the violence, loss of life and destruction of property in the area. Adopted unanimously. |
"Recalling resolution 236 (1967) by which the Security Council condemned any and all violations of the cease-fire,
Observing that the military action by the armed forces of Israel on the territory of Jordan was of a large-scale and carefully planned nature,
Recalling further resolution 237 (1967) which called upon the Government of Israel to ensure the safety, welfare and security of the inhabitants of the areas where military operations have taken place,
1. Deplores the loss of life and heavy damage to property;
2. Condemns the military action launched by Israel in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the cease-fire resolutions;
3. Deplores all violent incidents in violation of the cease-fire and declares that such actions of military reprisal and other grave violations of the cease-fire cannot be tolerated and that the Security Council would have to consider further and more effective steps as envisaged in the Charter to ensure against repetition of such acts;
4. Calls upon Israel to desist from acts or activities in contravention of resolution 237 (1967);" |
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| Resolution 256 (16 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. Adopted unanimously. |
"Recalling its previous resolution 248 (1968) condemning the military action launched by Israel in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the cease-fire resolutions and deploring all violent incidents in violation of the cease-fire,
Observing that both massive air attacks by Israel on Jordanian territory were of a large scale and carefully planned nature in violation of resolution 248 (1968),
4. Condemns the further military attacks launched by Israel in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and resolution 248 (1968) and warns that if such attacks were to be repeated the Council would duly take account of the failure to comply with the present resolution."
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| Resolution 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. |
"1. Reaffirms resolutions 248 (1968) and 256 (1968);
2. Deplores the loss of civilian life and damage to property;
3. Condemns the recent premeditated air attacks launched by Israel on Jordanian villages and populated area in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the cease-fire resolutions, and warns once again that if such attacks were to be repeated the Security Council would have to meet to consider further and more effective steps as envisaged in the Charter to ensure against repetition of such attacks." |
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| Resolution 250 (27 April 1968) – Calls on Israel to cancel planned military parade through Jerusalem which the Council believes will aggravate tensions in the area and be an obstacle to peace efforts. Adopted unanimously. |
"Considering that the holding of a military parade in Jerusalem will aggravate tensions in the area and have an adverse effect on a peaceful settlement of the problems in the area,
1. Calls upon Israel to refrain from holding the military parade in Jerusalem which is contemplated for 2 May 1968;" |
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| Resolution 251 (2 May 1968) – Deplores Israel holding parade in Jerusalem in violation of UNSC resolution 250. Adopted unanimously. |
"Recalling resolution 250 (1968) of 27 April 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." |
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| Resolution 252 (21 May 1968) – Noting and deploring Israel’s violations of UN General Assembly Resolutions 2253 and 2254, and reaffirming the basic principle that acquisition of territory by military means is inadmissible; the Security Council thus considers invalid all legislative and administrative steps by Israel to change status of Jerusalem including expropriation of land, and urgently calls upon Israel to rescind all these measures, and desist from pursuing any others. |
"Recalling General Assembly resolutions 2253 (ES-V) of 4 July 1967 and 2254 (ES-V) of 14 July 1967,
Noting that since the adoption of the above-mentioned resolutions Israel has taken further measures and actions in contravention of those resolutions,
Reaffirming that acquisition of territory by military conquest is inadmissible,
1. Deplores the failure of Israel to comply with the General Assembly resolutions mentioned above;
2. Considers that all legislative and administrative measures and actions taken by Israel, including expropriation of land and properties thereon, which tend to change the legal status of Jerusalem are invalid and cannot change that status;
3. Urgently calls upon Israel to rescind all such measures already taken and to desist forthwith from taking any further action which tends to change the status of Jerusalem;" |
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| Resolution 267 (3 March 1969) -- Reaffirming the principle that acquisition of territory by military operation is not acceptable, the Security Council deplores Israel’s violations of UN Resolutions 252, 2253 &2254, censures in the strongest terms Israel’s actions changing status of Jerusalem, confirms as invalid all legislative and administrative steps taken by Israel changing status of Jerusalem, and urgently calls once again upon Israel to rescind past measures and desist from any future actions concerning changing the status of Jerusalem. Adopted unanimously. |
"Recalling its resolution 252 (1968) of 21 May 1968 and the earlier General Assembly resolutions 2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V) of 4 and 14 July 1967, respectively, concerning measures and actions by Israel affecting the status of the City of Jerusalem,
Noting that since the adoption of the above-mentioned resolutions Israel has taken further measures tending to change the status of the City of Jerusalem,
Reaffirming the established principle that acquisition of territory by military conquest is inadmissible,
1. Reaffirms its resolution 252 (1968);
2. Deplores the failure of Israel to show any regard for the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council mentioned above;
3. Censures in the strongest terms all measures taken to change the status of the City of Jerusalem;
4. Confirms that all legislative and administrative measures and actions taken by Israel which purport to alter the status of Jerusalem, including expropriation of land and properties thereon, are invalid and cannot change that status;"
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| Resolution 298 (25 September 1971) -- Noting resolutions against Israel’s efforts to change the status of Jerusalem, the Security Council deplores their continuing violation by Israel, and “confirms in the clearest possible terms” that all legislative and administrative measures taken by Israel to change status of Jerusalem, including expropriating and then incorporating land and transferring own population are “totally invalid”, and urgently calls upon Israel to rescind all measures and take no further steps to change status of Jerusalem which prejudices rights of the inhabitants and rights of international community, and a just and lasting peace. |
"Recalling its resolutions 252 (1968) of 21 May 1968 and 267 (1969) of 3 July 1969 and the earlier General Assembly resolutions 2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V) of 4 and 14 July 1967 concerning measures and actions by Israel designed to change the status of the Israeli-occupied section of Jerusalem,
Reaffirming the principle that acquisition of territory by military conquest is inadmissible,
Noting with concern the non-compliance by Israel with the above-mentioned resolutions,
Noting with concern also that since the adoption of the above-mentioned resolutions Israel has taken further measures designed to change the status and character of the occupied section of Jerusalem.
1. Reaffirms its resolutions 252 (1968) and 267 (1969);
2. Deplores the failure of Israel to respect the previous resolutions adopted by the United Nations concerning measures and actions by Israel purporting to affect the status of the City of Jerusalem;
3. Confirms in the clearest possible terms that all legislative and administrative actions taken by Israel to change the status of the City of Jerusalem, including expropriation of land and properties, transfer of populations and legislation aimed at the incorporation of the occupied section, are totally invalid and cannot change that status;
4. Urgently calls upon Israel to rescind all previous measures and actions and to take no further steps in the occupied section of Jerusalem which may purport to change the status of the City or which would prejudice the rights of the inhabitants and the interests of the international community, or a just and lasting peace;" |
| Resolution 446 (22 March 1979) -- Affirming that the Geneva Conventions relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949) are applicable to the Arab occupied territories by Israel including Jerusalem, and that the Israeli settlements in those territories are not valid, and are a serious obstacle to peace. The Security Council also strongly deplores the failure of Israel to abide by UN Security Council Resolutions 237, 252, and 298, UN General Assembly Resolutions 2253 and 2254, and the consensus statement of the Security Council President (Official Records of the SC, 31st Year, 1969th meeting). Thus the Security Council "calls once more upon Israel, as the occupying power, to abide scrupulously by the Geneva Conventions relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, 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", and thus establishes a Security Council Commission "… to examine the situation relating to settlements in the Arab territories...".
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"Affirming once more that the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of 12 August 1949 1/ is applicable to the Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem,
2. Strongly deplores the failure of Israel to abide by Security Council resolutions 237 (1967) of 14 June 1967, 252 (1968) of 21 May 1968 and 298 (1971) of 25 September 1971 and the consensus statement by the President of the Security Council on 11 November 1976 2/ and General Assembly resolutions 2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V) of 4 and 14 July 1967, 32/5 of 28 October 1977 and 33/113 of 18 December 1978;
3. 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;" |
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| Resolution 256 (16 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. Adopted unanimously. |
"Recalling its previous resolution 248 (1968) condemning the military action launched by Israel in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the cease-fire resolutions and deploring all violent incidents in violation of the cease-fire,
Observing that both massive air attacks by Israel on Jordanian territory were of a large scale and carefully planned nature in violation of resolution 248 (1968),
1. Reaffirms its resolution 248 (1968) which, inter alia, declares that grave violations of the cease-fire cannot be tolerated and that the Council would have to consider further and more effective steps as envisaged in the Charter to ensure against repetition of such acts;
4. Condemns the further military attacks launched by Israel in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and resolution 248 (1968) and warns that if such attacks were to be repeated the Council would duly take account of the failure to comply with the present resolution." |
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| Resolution 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. |
"Viewing with deep concern that the recent air attacks on Jordanian villages and other populated areas were of a pre-planned nature, in violation of resolutions 248 (1968) of 24 March 1968 and 256 (1968) of 16 August 1968,
1. Reaffirms resolutions 248 (1968) and 256 (1968);
2. Deplores the loss of civilian life and damage to property;
3. Condemns the recent premeditated air attacks launched by Israel on Jordanian villages and populated area in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the cease-fire resolutions, and warns once again that if such attacks were to be repeated the Security Council would have to meet to consider further and more effective steps as envisaged in the Charter to ensure against repetition of such attacks." |
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| Resolution 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. |
"Observing that the military action by the armed forces of Israel against the civil International Airport of Beirut was premeditated and of a large scale and carefully planned nature,
Gravely concerned about the deteriorating situation resulting from this violation of the Security Council resolutions,
Deeply concerned about the need to assure free uninterrupted international civil air traffic,
1. Condemns Israel for its premeditated military action in violation of its obligations under the Charter and the cease-fire resolutions;
3. Issues a solemn warning to Israel that if such acts were to be repeated, the Council would have to consider further steps to give effect to its decisions;
4. Considers that Lebanon is entitled to appropriate redress for the destruction it has suffered, responsibility for which has been acknowledged by Israel." |
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| Resolution 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. |
"Recalling the General Armistice Agreement between Israel and Lebanon of 23 March 1949,2/ and the cease-fire established pursuant to resolutions 233 (1967) and 234 (1967) of 6 and 7 June 1967, respectively,
Recalling its resolution 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968,
1. Condemns the premeditated air attack by Israel on villages in southern Lebanon in violation of its obligations under the Charter and Security Council resolutions;
4. Declares that such actions of military reprisal and other grave violations of the cease-fire cannot be tolerated and that the Security Council would have to consider further and more effective steps as envisaged in the Charter to ensure against repetition of such acts." |
| Resolution 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. |
"Recalling its resolutions 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968 and 270 (1969) of 26 August 1969,
Convinced that the Israeli military attack against Lebanon was premeditated and of a large scale and carefully planned in nature,
Recalling its resolution 279 (1970) of 12 May 1970 demanding the immediate withdrawal of all Israeli armed forces from Lebanese territory,
1. Deplores the failure of Israel to abide by resolutions 262 (1968) and 270 (1969);
2. Condemns Israel for its premeditated military action in violation of its obligations under the Charter of the United Nations;
3. Declares that such armed attacks can no longer be tolerated and repeats its solemn warning to Israel that if they were to be repeated the Security Council would, in accordance with resolution 262 (1968) and the present resolution, consider taking adequate and effective steps or measures in accordance with the relevant Articles of the Charter to implement its resolutions;" |
| Resolution 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. |
"Gravely concerned at Israel's failure to comply with Security Council resolutions 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968, 270 (1969) of 26 August 1969, 280 (1970) of 19 May 1970, 285 (1970) of 5 September 1970 and 313 (1972) of 28 February 1972 calling on Israel to desist forthwith from any violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon,
1. Calls upon Israel to strictly abide by the aforementioned resolutions and to refrain from all military acts against Lebanon;
2. Condemns, while profoundly deploring all acts of violence, the repeated attacks of Israeli forces on Lebanese territory and population in violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and Israel's obligations thereunder;" |
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| Resolution 267 (3 March 1969) -- Reaffirming the principle that acquisition of territory by military operation is not acceptable, the Security Council deplores Israel’s violations of UN Resolutions, censures in the strongest terms Israel’s actions changing status of Jerusalem, confirms as invalid all legislative and administrative steps taken by Israel changing status of Jerusalem, and urgently calls once again upon Israel to rescind past measures and desist from any future actions concerning changing the status of Jerusalem. |
"Recalling its resolution 252 (1968) of 21 May 1968 and the earlier General Assembly resolutions 2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V) of 4 and 14 July 1967, respectively, concerning measures and actions by Israel affecting the status of the City of Jerusalem,
Noting that since the adoption of the above-mentioned resolutions Israel has taken further measures tending to change the status of the City of Jerusalem,
Reaffirming the established principle that acquisition of territory by military conquest is inadmissible,
1. Reaffirms its resolution 252 (1968);
2. Deplores the failure of Israel to show any regard for the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council mentioned above;
3. Censures in the strongest terms all measures taken to change the status of the City of Jerusalem;
4. Confirms that all legislative and administrative measures and actions taken by Israel which purport to alter the status of Jerusalem, including expropriation of land and properties thereon, are invalid and cannot change that status;
5. Urgently calls once more upon Israel to rescind forthwith all measures taken by it which may tend to change the status of the City of Jerusalem, and in future to refrain from all actions likely to have such an effect;" |
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| Resolution 298 (25 September 1971) -- Noting resolutions against Israel’s efforts to change the status of Jerusalem, the Security Council deplores their continuing violation by Israel, and “confirms in the clearest possible terms” that all legislative and administrative measures taken by Israel to change status of Jerusalem, including expropriating and then incorporating land and transferring own population are “totally invalid”, and urgently calls upon Israel to rescind all measures and take no further steps to change status of Jerusalem which prejudices rights of the inhabitants and rights of international community, and a just and lasting peace. |
"Reaffirming the principle that acquisition of territory by military conquest is inadmissible,
Noting with concern the non-compliance by Israel with the above-mentioned resolutions,
Noting with concern also that since the adoption of the above-mentioned resolutions Israel has taken further measures designed to change the status and character of the occupied section of Jerusalem.
1. Reaffirms its resolutions 252 (1968) and 267 (1969);
2. Deplores the failure of Israel to respect the previous resolutions adopted by the United Nations concerning measures and actions by Israel purporting to affect the status of the City of Jerusalem;
3. Confirms in the clearest possible terms that all legislative and administrative actions taken by Israel to change the status of the City of Jerusalem, including expropriation of land and properties, transfer of populations and legislation aimed at the incorporation of the occupied section, are totally invalid and cannot change that status;
4. Urgently calls upon Israel to rescind all previous measures and actions and to take no further steps in the occupied section of Jerusalem which may purport to change the status of the City or which would prejudice the rights of the inhabitants and the interests of the international community, or a just and lasting peace;" |
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| Resolution 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. |
"Recalling the General Armistice Agreement between Israel and Lebanon of 23 March 1949,2/ and the cease-fire established pursuant to resolutions 233 (1967) and 234 (1967) of 6 and 7 June 1967, respectively,
Recalling its resolution 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968,
Mindful of its responsibility under the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Condemns the premeditated air attack by Israel on villages in southern Lebanon in violation of its obligations under the Charter and Security Council resolutions;
2. Deplores all violent incidents in violation of the cease-fire;
3. Deplores the extension of the area of fighting;
4. Declares that such actions of military reprisal and other grave violations of the cease-fire cannot be tolerated and that the Security Council would have to consider further and more effective steps as envisaged in the Charter to ensure against repetition of such acts." |
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| Resolution 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. |
"Convinced that the Israeli military attack against Lebanon was premeditated and of a large scale and carefully planned in nature,
Recalling its resolution 279 (1970) of 12 May 1970 demanding the immediate withdrawal of all Israeli armed forces from Lebanese territory,
1. Deplores the failure of Israel to abide by resolutions 262 (1968) and 270 (1969);
2. Condemns Israel for its premeditated military action in violation of its obligations under the Charter of the United Nations;" |
| Resolution 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. |
"Gravely concerned at Israel's failure to comply with Security Council resolutions 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968, 270 (1969) of 26 August 1969, 280 (1970) of 19 May 1970, 285 (1970) of 5 September 1970 and 313 (1972) of 28 February 1972 calling on Israel to desist forthwith from any violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon,
1. Calls upon Israel to strictly abide by the aforementioned resolutions and to refrain from all military acts against Lebanon;
2. Condemns, while profoundly deploring all acts of violence, the repeated attacks of Israeli forces on Lebanese territory and population in violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and Israel's obligations thereunder;" |
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| Resolution 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. |
"Recalling its resolutions 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968 and 270 (1969) of 26 August 1969,
Convinced that the Israeli military attack against Lebanon was premeditated and of a large scale and carefully planned in nature,
Recalling its resolution 279 (1970) of 12 May 1970 demanding the immediate withdrawal of all Israeli armed forces from Lebanese territory,
1. Deplores the failure of Israel to abide by resolutions 262 (1968) and 270 (1969);
2. Condemns Israel for its premeditated military action in violation of its obligations under the Charter of the United Nations;
3. Declares that such armed attacks can no longer be tolerated and repeats its solemn warning to Israel that if they were to be repeated the Security Council would, in accordance with resolution 262 (1968) and the present resolution, consider taking adequate and effective steps or measures in accordance with the relevant Articles of the Charter to implement its resolutions;
4. Deplores the loss of life and damage to property inflicted as a result of violations of resolutions of the Security Council." |
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| Resolution 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. |
"Gravely concerned at Israel's failure to comply with Security Council resolutions 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968, 270 (1969) of 26 August 1969, 280 (1970) of 19 May 1970, 285 (1970) of 5 September 1970 and 313 (1972) of 28 February 1972 calling on Israel to desist forthwith from any violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon,
1. Calls upon Israel to strictly abide by the aforementioned resolutions and to refrain from all military acts against Lebanon;
2. Condemns, while profoundly deploring all acts of violence, the repeated attacks of Israeli forces on Lebanese territory and population in violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and Israel's obligations thereunder;" |
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| Resolution 285 (9 May 1970) -- The Security Council demands the complete and immediate withdrawal of all Israeli armed forces from Lebanese territory. |
"Demands the complete and immediate withdrawal of all Israeli armed forces from Lebanese territory." |
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| Resolution 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. |
"Gravely concerned at Israel's failure to comply with Security Council resolutions 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968, 270 (1969) of 26 August 1969, 280 (1970) of 19 May 1970, 285 (1970) of 5 September 1970 and 313 (1972) of 28 February 1972 calling on Israel to desist forthwith from any violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon,
1. Calls upon Israel to strictly abide by the aforementioned resolutions and to refrain from all military acts against Lebanon;
2. Condemns, while profoundly deploring all acts of violence, the repeated attacks of Israeli forces on Lebanese territory and population in violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and Israel's obligations thereunder;" |
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| Resolution 298 (25 September 1971) -- Noting resolutions against Israel’s efforts to change the status of Jerusalem, the Security Council deplores their continuing violation by Israel, and “confirms in the clearest possible terms” that all legislative and administrative measures taken by Israel to change status of Jerusalem, including expropriating and then incorporating land and transferring own population are “totally invalid”, and urgently calls upon Israel to rescind all measures and take no further steps to change status of Jerusalem which prejudices rights of the inhabitants and rights of international community, and a just and lasting peace. |
"Recalling its resolutions 252 (1968) of 21 May 1968 and 267 (1969) of 3 July 1969 and the earlier General Assembly resolutions 2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V) of 4 and 14 July 1967 concerning measures and actions by Israel designed to change the status of the Israeli-occupied section of Jerusalem,
Reaffirming the principle that acquisition of territory by military conquest is inadmissible,
Noting with concern the non-compliance by Israel with the above-mentioned resolutions,
Noting with concern also that since the adoption of the above-mentioned resolutions Israel has taken further measures designed to change the status and character of the occupied section of Jerusalem.
1. Reaffirms its resolutions 252 (1968) and 267 (1969);
2. Deplores the failure of Israel to respect the previous resolutions adopted by the United Nations concerning measures and actions by Israel purporting to affect the status of the City of Jerusalem;
3. Confirms in the clearest possible terms that all legislative and administrative actions taken by Israel to change the status of the City of Jerusalem, including expropriation of land and properties, transfer of populations and legislation aimed at the incorporation of the occupied section, are totally invalid and cannot change that status;
4. Urgently calls upon Israel to rescind all previous measures and actions and to take no further steps in the occupied section of Jerusalem which may purport to change the status of the City or which would prejudice the rights of the inhabitants and the interests of the international community, or a just and lasting peace;" |
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| Resolution 446 (22 March 1979) -- Affirming that the Geneva Conventions relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949) are applicable to the Arab occupied territories by Israel including Jerusalem, and that the Israeli settlements in those territories are not valid, and are a serious obstacle to peace. The Security Council also strongly deplores the failure of Israel to abide by UN Security Council Resolutions 237, 252, and 298, UN General Assembly Resolutions 2253 and 2254, and the consensus statement of the Security Council President (Official Records of the SC, 31st Year, 1969th meeting). Thus the Security Council "calls once more upon Israel, as the occupying power, to abide scrupulously by the Geneva Conventions relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, 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", and thus establishes a Security Council Commission "… to examine the situation relating to settlements in the Arab territories...". |
"Affirming once more that the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of 12 August 1949 1/ is applicable to the Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem,
2. Strongly deplores the failure of Israel to abide by Security Council resolutions 237 (1967) of 14 June 1967, 252 (1968) of 21 May 1968 and 298 (1971) of 25 September 1971 and the consensus statement by the President of the Security Council on 11 November 1976 2/ and General Assembly resolutions 2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V) of 4 and 14 July 1967, 32/5 of 28 October 1977 and 33/113 of 18 December 1978;
3. 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;" |
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| Resolution 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”. Adopted unanimously. |
"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." |
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| Resolution 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. |
"Gravely concerned at Israel's failure to comply with Security Council resolutions 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968, 270 (1969) of 26 August 1969, 280 (1970) of 19 May 1970, 285 (1970) of 5 September 1970 and 313 (1972) of 28 February 1972 calling on Israel to desist forthwith from any violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon,
1. Calls upon Israel to strictly abide by the aforementioned resolutions and to refrain from all military acts against Lebanon;
2. Condemns, while profoundly deploring all acts of violence, the repeated attacks of Israeli forces on Lebanese territory and population in violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and Israel's obligations thereunder;" |
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| Resolution 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. |
"Gravely concerned at Israel's failure to comply with Security Council resolutions 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968, 270 (1969) of 26 August 1969, 280 (1970) of 19 May 1970, 285 (1970) of 5 September 1970 and 313 (1972) of 28 February 1972 calling on Israel to desist forthwith from any violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon,
1. Calls upon Israel to strictly abide by the aforementioned resolutions and to refrain from all military acts against Lebanon;
2. Condemns, while profoundly deploring all acts of violence, the repeated attacks of Israeli forces on Lebanese territory and population in violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and Israel's obligations thereunder;
3. Expresses the strong desire that appropriate steps will lead, as an immediate consequence, to the release in the shortest possible time of all Syrian and Lebanese military and security personnel abducted by Israeli armed forces on 21 June 1972 on Lebanese territory;" |
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| Resolution 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. |
"1. Reaffirms resolution 316 (1972) adopted by the Security Council on 26 June 1972;
2. Deplores the fact that despite these efforts, effect has not yet been given to the Security Council's strong desire that all Syrian and Lebanese military and security personnel abducted by Israeli armed forces from Lebanese territory on 21 June 1972 should be released in the shortest possible time;
3. Calls upon Israel for the return of the above-mentioned personnel without delay;" |
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| Resolution 468 (8 May 1980) -- Recalling the Geneva Conventions Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949), the Security Council calls upon Israel to facilitate the return of the expelled Palestinian elected leaders. |
"Recalling the Geneva Convention of 1949,
Deeply concerned 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 the Government of Israel as occupying Power to rescind these illegal measures and to facilitate the immediate return of the expelled Palestinian leaders so that they can resume the functions for which they were elected and appointed," |
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| Resolution 469 (20 May 1980) -- Recalling Geneva Conventions Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949), particularly articles 1 and 49 (forbidding deportations), the Security Council strongly deplores Israel’s failure to implement UN Security Council Resolution 468, and calls again upon Israel to rescind illegal expelling of Palestinian leaders, and facilitate the return of the Mayors of Hebron and Halhoul, and the Sharia Judge of Hebron. |
"Recalling the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 and in particular article 1, which reads "The High Contracting Parties undertake to respect and to ensure respect for the present Convention in all circumstances," and article 49, which reads "Individual or mass forcible transfers, as well as deportations of protected persons from occupied territory to the territory of the occupying Power or to that of any other country, occupied or not, are prohibited, regardless of their motive;"
1. Strongly deplores the failure of the Government of Israel to implement Security Council resolution 468 (1980) of 8 May 1980;
2. 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, and to facilitate the immediate return of the expelled Palestinian leaders, so that they can resume their functions for which they were elected and appointed;" |
| Resolution 608 (14 January 1988) -- Expresses deep regret that Israel has violated previous resolutions concerning deportation, calls upon Israel to stop deportations of Palestinians. |
"Reaffirming its resolution 607 (1988) of 5 January 1988,
Expressing its deep regret that Israel, the occupying Power, has, in defiance of that resolution, deported Palestinian civilians,
1. Calls upon Israel to rescind the order to deport Palestinian civilians and to ensure the safe and immediate return to the occupied Palestinian territories of those already deported;
2. Requests that Israel desist forthwith from deporting any other Palestinian civilians from the occupied territories;" |
| Resolution 694 (24 May 1991) -- Declares Israel in violation of Geneva Conventions (1949) and relevant UN Security Council Resolution as it deports more Palestinians, and implores Israel to return the deportees immediately. |
"Having learned with deep concern and consternation that Israel has, in violation of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, and acting in opposition to relevant Security Council resolutions, and to the detriment of efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, deported four Palestinian civilians on 18 May 1991,
1. Declares that the action of the Israeli authorities of deporting four Palestinians on 18 May is in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which is applicable to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem;
2. Deplores this action and reiterates that Israel, the occupying Power, refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilian from the occupied territories and ensure the save and immediate return of all those deported;" |
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| Resolution 476 (30 June 1980) -- Reaffirming that the acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible, and bearing in mind the specific status of Jerusalem, and the need to protect its holy sites and character. Recalling the Geneva Conventions Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949), the Security Council "deploring the persistence of Israel in changing the physical character, demographic composition, institutional structure and the status of the Holy City of Jerusalem", the Security Council reaffirms that all legislative and administrative measures Israel has taken to change the status of Jerusalem have no validity, and are a flagrant violation of the Geneva Conventions, and a serious obstacle to the peace efforts. The Security Council urgently calls upon Israel to abide by the relevant UN Resolutions, and that the Security Council is determined to take the next steps if Israel does not comply. |
"Reaffirming that acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible,
Reaffirming its resolutions relevant to the character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem, in particular resolutions 252 (1968) of 21 May 1968, 267 (1969) of 3 July 1969, 271 (1969) of 15 September 1969, 298 (1971) of 25 September 1971 and 465 (1980) of 1 March 1980,
Recalling the Fourth Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949 relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War,
Deploring the persistence of Israel, in changing the physical character, demographic composition, institutional structure and the status of the Holy City of Jerusalem,
Gravely concerned over the legislative steps initiated in the Israeli Knesset with the aim of changing the character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem,
1. Reaffirms the overriding necessity to end the prolonged occupation of Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem;
2. Strongly deplores the continued refusal of Israel, the occupying Power, to comply with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly;
3. Reconfirms that all legislative and administrative measures and actions taken by Israel, the occupying Power, which purport to alter the character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem have no legal validity and constitute a flagrant violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War and also constitute a serious obstruction to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East;
4. Reiterates that all such measures 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;
5. Urgently calls on Israel, the occupying Power, to abide by this and previous Security Council resolutions and to desist forthwith from persisting in the policy and measures affecting the character and status of the Holy city of Jerusalem;" |
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| Resolution 478 (20 August 1980) -- Reaffirming again that acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible, and deeply concerned about the Knesset enacting the "Basic Law: Jerusalem" proclaiming changed status for Jerusalem, and thus Israel not complying with UN Security Council Resolution 476, the Security Council censures in the strongest terms Israel's enactment of this Law, and affirms that this law violates the Geneva Conventions Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949), and determines that all such legislative and administrative measures taken by Israel "are null and void and must be rescinded forthwith", and that these measures constitute a serious obstacle to the peace efforts. The Security Council decides not to recognize this Law, and call upon all member-nations to accept this decision, and asks all member-nations with diplomatic missions in Jerusalem to withdraw them from that city. |
"Reaffirming again that the acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible,
Deeply concerned over the enactment of a "basic law" in the Israeli Knesset proclaiming a change in the character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem, with its implications for peace and security,
Noting that Israel has not complied with resolution 476 (1980),
Reaffirming its determination to examine practical ways and means, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, to secure the full implementation of its resolution 476 (1980), in the event of non-compliance by Israel,
1. 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;
2. 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 Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, in the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied since June 1967, including Jerusalem;
3. 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 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;
5. 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 and calls upon:" |
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| Resolution 484 (19 December 1980) -- Expressing its grave concern over the expulsion of the Mayors of Hebron and Halhoul, the Security Council reaffirms the applicability of the Geneva Conventions Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949) to Israel’s occupation of adjacent Arab territories. The Security Council calls upon Israel to adhere to those Conventions, and declares it is imperitive that Israel allow those Mayors to return to their homes and duties. |
"Expressing its grave concern at the expulsion by Israel of the Mayor of Hebron and the Mayor of Halhoul,
1. Reaffirms the applicability of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, to all the Arab territories occupied by Israel in 1967;
2. Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to adhere to the provisions of the Convention;
3. Declares it imperative that the Mayor of Hebron and the Mayor of Halhoul be enabled to return to their homes and resume their responsibilities;" |
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| Resolution 694 (24 May 1991) -- Declares Israel in violation of Geneva Conventions (1949) and relevant UN Security Council Resolution as it deports more Palestinians, and implores Israel to return the deportees immediately. |
"Having learned with deep concern and consternation that Israel has, in violation of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, and acting in opposition to relevant Security Council resolutions, and to the detriment of efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, deported four Palestinian civilians on 18 May 1991,
1. Declares that the action of the Israeli authorities of deporting four Palestinians on 18 May is in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which is applicable to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem;
2. Deplores this action and reiterates that Israel, the occupying Power, refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilian from the occupied territories and ensure the save and immediate return of all those deported;" |
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| Resolution 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). |
"Having been apprised of the decision of Israel, the occupying Power, to "continue the deportation" of Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories,
Recalling the Geneva Convention relative to the protection of civilian persons in time of war, of 12 August 1949, and in particular articles 47 and 49 of same,
1. Reaffirms once again that the Geneva Convention relative to the protection of civilian persons in time of war, of 12 August 1949, is applicable to Palestinian and other Arab territories, occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem,
2. Calls upon Israel to refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilians from the occupied territories;
3. Strongly requests Israel, the occupying Power, to abide by its obligation arising from the Convention;" |
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| Resolution 608 (14 January 1988) -- Expresses deep regret that Israel has violated previous resolutions concerning deportation, calls upon Israel to stop deportations of Palestinians. |
"Reaffirming its resolution 607 (1988) of 5 January 1988,
Expressing its deep regret that Israel, the occupying Power, has, in defiance of that resolution, deported Palestinian civilians,
1. Calls upon Israel to rescind the order to deport Palestinian civilians and to ensure the safe and immediate return to the occupied Palestinian territories of those already deported;
2. Requests that Israel desist forthwith from deporting any other Palestinian civilians from the occupied territories;" |
| Resolution 694 (24 May 1991) -- Declares Israel in violation of Geneva Conventions (1949) and relevant UN Security Council Resolution as it deports more Palestinians, and implores Israel to return the deportees immediately. |
"Having learned with deep concern and consternation that Israel has, in violation of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, and acting in opposition to relevant Security Council resolutions, and to the detriment of efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, deported four Palestinian civilians on 18 May 1991,
1. Declares that the action of the Israeli authorities of deporting four Palestinians on 18 May is in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which is applicable to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem;
2. Deplores this action and reiterates that Israel, the occupying Power, refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilian from the occupied territories and ensure the save and immediate return of all those deported;" |
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| Resolution 608 (14 January 1988) -- Expresses deep regret that Israel has violated previous resolutions concerning deportation, calls upon Israel to stop deportations of Palestinians. |
"Expressing its deep regret that Israel, the occupying Power, has, in defiance of that resolution, deported Palestinian civilians,
1. Calls upon Israel to rescind the order to deport Palestinian civilians and to ensure the safe and immediate return to the occupied Palestinian territories of those already deported;
2. Requests that Israel desist forthwith from deporting any other Palestinian civilians from the occupied territories;" |
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| Resolution 694 (24 May 1991) -- Declares Israel in violation of Geneva Conventions (1949) and relevant UN Security Council Resolution as it deports more Palestinians, and implores Israel to return the deportees immediately. |
"Having learned with deep concern and consternation that Israel has, in violation of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, and acting in opposition to relevant Security Council resolutions, and to the detriment of efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, deported four Palestinian civilians on 18 May 1991,
1. Declares that the action of the Israeli authorities of deporting four Palestinians on 18 May is in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which is applicable to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem;
2. Deplores this action and reiterates that Israel, the occupying Power, refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilian from the occupied territories and ensure the save and immediate return of all those deported;" |
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| Resolution 641 (30 August 1989) -- Reaffirming that the Geneva Conventions (1949) applies to the Israeli occupation, deplores Israeli deportations and demands Israel immediately return those they have deported. |
"Reaffirming its resolutions 607 (1988) of 5 January 1988, 608 (1988) of 14 January 1988 and 636 (1989) of 6 July 1989,
Having been apprised that Israel, the occupying Power, has once again, in defiance of those resolutions, deported five Palestinian civilians on 27 August 1989,
Recalling the Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, and in particular articles 47 and 49 thereof,
1. Deplores the continuing deportation by Israel, the occupying Power, of Palestinian civilians;
2. 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;" |
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| Resolution 694 (24 May 1991) -- Declares Israel in violation of Geneva Conventions (1949) and relevant UN Security Council Resolution as it deports more Palestinians, and implores Israel to return the deportees immediately. |
"Having learned with deep concern and consternation that Israel has, in violation of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, and acting in opposition to relevant Security Council resolutions, and to the detriment of efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, deported four Palestinian civilians on 18 May 1991,
1. Declares that the action of the Israeli authorities of deporting four Palestinians on 18 May is in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which is applicable to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem;
2. Deplores this action and reiterates that Israel, the occupying Power, refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilian from the occupied territories and ensure the save and immediate return of all those deported;" |
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| Resolution 672 (12 October 1990) -- Reaffirming UN Security Council Resolutions 242 & 338 and Geneva Conventions (1949) is applicable to Israeli occupation, expresses alarm at Holy Places violence on 8 October, especially violence by Israeli army, and calls on Israel to obey Geneva Conventions (1949). Adopted unanimously. |
"1. Expresses alarm at the violence which took place on 8 October at the Al Haram al Shareef and other Holy Places of Jerusalem resulting in over twenty Palestinian deaths and to the injury of more than one hundred and fifty people, including Palestinian civilians and innocent worshippers;
2. Condemns especially the acts of violence committed by the Israeli security forces resulting in injuries and loss of human life;
3. Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to abide scrupulously by its legal obligations and responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention, which is applicable to all the territories occupied by Israel since 1967;" |
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| Resolution 673 (24 October 1990) -- Alarmed at Israeli violation of UN Security Council Resolution 672 and refusal to accept UN Secretary-General mission, urges Israel to change position. Adopted unanimously. |
"Expressing alarm at the rejection of Security Council resolution 672 (1990) by the Israeli Government, and its refusal to accept the mission of the Secretary- General,
1. Deplores the refusal of the Israeli Government to receive the mission of the Secretary-General to the region;
2. Urges the Israeli Government to reconsider its decision and insists that it comply fully with resolution 672 (1990) and to permit the mission of the Secretary-General to proceed in keeping with its purpose;" |
| Resolution 681 (20 December 1990) -- Reaffirming applicability of Geneva Conventions (1949) to Israeli occupation, and expressing concern over Israeli violation of UN Security Council Resolutions 672 & 673, and continuing deportation of Palestinians, requests high contracting party to the Geneva Conventions (1949) to get Israel to respect and accept Geneva Conventions (1949) in their occupation and to meet with ICRC to consider how to enforce this. Requests Secretary-General to monitor situation of Palestinian civilians in occupation. |
"2. Expresses its grave concern over the rejection by Israel of Security Council resolutions 672 (1990) of 12 October 1990 and 673 (1990) of 24 October 1990;
4. Urges the Government of Israel to accept de jure applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, to all the territories occupied by Israel since 1967, and to abide scrupulously by the provisions of the said Convention;
5. Calls upon the high contracting parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 to ensure respect by Israel, the occupying Power, for its obligations under the Convention in accordance with article 1 thereof;" |
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| Resolution 673 (24 October 1990) -- Alarmed at Israeli violation of UN Security Council Resolution 672 and refusal to accept UN Secretary-General mission, urges Israel to change position. Adopted unanimously. |
"Expressing alarm at the rejection of Security Council resolution 672 (1990) by the Israeli Government, and its refusal to accept the mission of the Secretary- General,
1. Deplores the refusal of the Israeli Government to receive the mission of the Secretary-General to the region;
2. Urges the Israeli Government to reconsider its decision and insists that it comply fully with resolution 672 (1990) and to permit the mission of the Secretary-General to proceed in keeping with its purpose;" |
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| Resolution 681 (20 December 1990) -- Reaffirming applicability of Geneva Conventions (1949) to Israeli occupation, and expressing concern over Israeli violation of UN Security Council Resolutions 672 & 673, and continuing deportation of Palestinians, requests high contracting party to the Geneva Conventions (1949) to get Israel to respect and accept Geneva Conventions (1949) in their occupation and to meet with ICRC to consider how to enforce this. Requests Secretary-General to monitor situation of Palestinian civilians in occupation. |
"2. Expresses its grave concern over the rejection by Israel of Security Council resolutions 672 (1990) of 12 October 1990 and 673 (1990) of 24 October 1990;"
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| Resolution 681 (20 December 1990) -- Reaffirming applicability of Geneva Conventions (1949) to Israeli occupation, and expressing concern over Israeli violation of UN Security Council Resolutions 672 & 673, and continuing deportation of Palestinians, requests high contracting party to the Geneva Conventions (1949) to get Israel to respect and accept Geneva Conventions (1949) in their occupation and to meet with ICRC to consider how to enforce this. Requests Secretary-General to monitor situation of Palestinian civilians in occupation. |
"Reaffirming also the principle of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war set forth in Security Council resolution 242 (1967),
Having received the report of the Secretary-General submitted in accordance with Security Council resolution 672 (1990) of 12 October 1990 on ways and means for ensuring the safety and protection of the Palestinian civilians under Israeli occupation and in particular taking note of paragraphs 20 to 26 thereof (S/21919),
Taking note of the interest of the Secretary-General to visit and send his envoy to pursue his initiative with the Israeli authorities, as indicated in paragraph 22 of the report of the Secretary-General (S/21919), and of their recent invitation extended to him,
Recalling its resolutions 607 (1988), of 5 January 1988, 608 (1988), of 14 January 1988, 636 (1989) of July 1989 and 641 (1989) of 30 August 1989, and alarmed by the decision of the Government of Israel to deport four Palestinians from the occupied territories in contravention of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention, of 1949,
2. Expresses its grave concern over the rejection by Israel of Security Council resolutions 672 (1990) of 12 October 1990 and 673 (1990) of 24 October 1990;
3. Deplores the decision by the Government of Israel, the occupying Power, to resume deportations of Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories;
4. Urges the Government of Israel to accept de jure applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, to all the territories occupied by Israel since 1967, and to abide scrupulously by the provisions of the said Convention;
5. Calls upon the high contracting parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 to ensure respect by Israel, the occupying Power, for its obligations under the Convention in accordance with article 1 thereof;" |
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| Resolution 694 (24 May 1991) -- Declares Israel in violation of Geneva Conventions (1949) and relevant UN Security Council Resolution as it deports more Palestinians, and implores Israel to return the deportees immediately. |
"Having learned with deep concern and consternation that Israel has, in violation of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, and acting in opposition to relevant Security Council resolutions, and to the detriment of efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, deported four Palestinian civilians on 18 May 1991,
1. Declares that the action of the Israeli authorities of deporting four Palestinians on 18 May is in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which is applicable to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem;
2. Deplores this action and reiterates that Israel, the occupying Power, refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilian from the occupied territories and ensure the save and immediate return of all those deported;" |
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