DOCUMENT S/10786

Belgium, France, Italy and United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland: amendments to documents S/10784

Original: English
10 September 1972

1. Insert a second preambular paragraph as follows:
" Deploring deeply all acts of terrorism and violence and all breaches of the cease-fire in the Middle East,".

2. In the operative paragraph:
(a) Replace " the parties" by "all parties";
(b) Delete "cease immediately all military operations" and substitute " take all measures for the immediate cessation and prevention of all military operations and terrorist activities"

The Security Council on 10 September 1972 voted on the draft para. 1 as follows:

In favour: Argentina, Belgium, France, Italy, Japan, Panama, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America.
Against: China, Guinea, Sudan, Yugoslavia.
Abstained: India, Somalia, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

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The Security Council on 10 September 1972 voted on the draft para.2, sub para. (a) as follows:

In favour: Argentina, Belgium, France, India Italy, Japan, Panama, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America.
Against: China, Guinea, Somalia, Sudan, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Yugoslavia.



The Security Council on 10 September 1972 voted on the draft para. 2 sub para. (b) as follows:

In favour: Argentina, Belgium, France, Italy, Japan, Panama, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America.
Against: China, Guinea, India, Somalia, Sudan, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Yugoslavia.

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GENERAL

S/11898
5 December 1975

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Guyana, Iraq, Mauritania, United Republic of Cameroon and
United Republic of Tanzania: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Having considered the question inscribed in its agenda at the 1859th meeting,

Having noted the contents of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon (S/11892) and of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Egypt (S/11893),

Having heard the statements of the Permanent Representatives of Lebanon, Egypt, the Syrian Arab Republic and the representative of the Palestine Liberation Organization,

Recalling its previous relevant resolutions,

Deploring Israel's defiance of these resolutions,

Grieved at the tragic loss of human life caused by indiscriminate and massive Israeli air attacks,

Gravely concerned about the deteriorating situation resulting from Israel's violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity and of Security Council resolutions,

Convinced that Israeli massive air attacks against Lebanon were premeditative in nature,

1. Strongly condemns the Government of Israel for its premeditated air attacks against Lebanon in violation of its obligations under the United Nations Charter and of Security Council resolutions;

2. Calls upon Israel to desist forthwith from all military attacks against Lebanon;

3. Issues once again a solemn warning to Israel that if such attacks were repeated, the Council would have to consider taking appropriate steps and measures to give effect to its decisions.


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The Security Council on 8 December 1975 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, China, France, Guyana, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Mauritania, Sweden, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Cameroon, United Republic of Tanzania.
Against: United States of America.
Abstained: Costa Rica.

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GENERAL

S/11940
23 January 1976

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Draft resolution: Benin, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, Romania
and United Republic of Tanzania

The Security Council,

Having considered the item entitled "The Middle East problem including the Palestinian question", in accordance with its resolution 381 (1975) of 30 November 1975,

Having heard the representatives of parties concerned, including the Palestine Liberation Organization, representative of the Palestinian people,

Convinced that the question of Palestine is the core of the conflict in the Middle East,

Expressing its concern over the continuing deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, and deeply deploring Israel's persistence in its occupation of Arab territories and its refusal to implement the relevant United Nations resolution,

Reaffirming the principle of inadmissibility of acquisition of territories by the threat or use of force,

Reaffirming further the necessity of the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the region based on full respect for the Charter of the United Nations as well as for its resolutions concerning the problem of the Middle East including the question of Palestine,

1. Affirms:

(a) That the Palestinian people should be enabled to exercise its inalienable national right of self-determination, including the right to establish an independent state in Palestine in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations;

(b) The right of Palestinian refugees wishing to return to their homes and live at peace with their neighbours to do so and the right of those choosing not to return to receive compensation for their property;

(c) That Israel should withdraw from all the Arab territories occupied since June 1967;

(d) The appropriate arrangements should be established to guarantee, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all states in the area and their right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries;

2. Decides that the provisions contained in paragraph 1 should be taken fully into account in all international efforts and conferences organized within the framework of the United Nations for the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to take all the necessary steps as soon as possible for the implementation of the provisions of this resolution and to report to the Security Council on the progress achieved;

4. Decides to convene within a period of six months to consider the report by the Secretary-General regarding the implementation of this resolution, and in order to pursue its responsibilities regarding such implementation.


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The Security Council on 26 January 1976 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: Benin, France, Guyana, Japan, Pakistan, Panama, Romania, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Republic of Tanzania.
Against: United States of America.
Abstained: Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

DOCUMENT S/12022

Benin, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama and United Republic of Tanzania:
draft resolution

Original: English
24 March 1976

The Security Council,

Having considered recent development in the occupied Arab territories,

Deeply concerned at the serious situation which has arisen in these territories as a result of continued Israeli occupation,

Deeply concerned further at the measures taken by the Israeli authorities leading to the present grave situation including measures aimed at changing the physical, cultural, demographic and religious character of the occupied territories and, in particular, the City of Jerusalem, the establishment of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories and other violations of the human rights of the inhabitants of those territories.

Emphasizing the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war,

Recalling and reaffirming the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council calling upon Israel to rescind all measures already taken and to desist from taking any further action which would alter the status of the City of Jerusalem and the character of the occupied Arab territories,

Noting that, notwithstanding the aforementioned resolutions, Israel persists in its policy aimed at changing the physical, cultural, demographic and religious character of the city of Jerusalem in particular,

Reaffirming the urgent need for establishing a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,

1. Deplores Israel's failure to put a stop to action and policies tending to change the status of the City of Jerusalem and to rescind measures already taken to that effect;

2. Calls on Israel, pending the speedy termination of its occupation, to refrain from all measures against the Arab inhabitants of the occupied territories;

3. Calls on Israel to respect and uphold the inviolability of the Holy Places which are under its occupation and to desist from the expropriation of or encroachment upon Arab lands and property or the establishment of Israeli settlements thereon in the occupied Arab territories and to desist from all other actions and policies designed to change the legal status of the City of Jerusalem and to rescind measures already taken to that effect;

4. Decides to keep the situation under constant attention with a view to meeting again should circumstances so require.


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The Security Council on 25 March 1976 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: Benin, China, France, Guyana, Italy, Japan, Libyan Arab Republic, Pakistan, Panama, Romania, Sweden, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Brtiain and Northern Ireland, United republic of Tanzania.
Against: United States of America.

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Guyana, Pakistan, Panama and United Republic of Tanzania:
Draft resolution

The Security Council,

Having considered the item entitled "The question of the exercise by the Palestinian people of its inalienable rights", in accordance with the request contained in paragraph 8 of General Assembly resolution 3376 (XXX) of 10 November 1975,

Having heard the representatives of the parties concerned, including the Palestine Liberation Organization, representative of the Palestinian people,

Having considered the report of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (documents S/12090 ), transmitted to the Security Council in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 7 of General Assembly resolution 3376 (XXX),

Deeply concerned that no just solution to the problem of Palestine has been achieved, and that this problem therefore continues to aggravate the Arab-Israeli conflict, of which it is the core, and to endanger international peace and security,

Recognizing that a just and lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be established without the achievement, inter alia, of a just solution of the problem of Palestine on the basis of the recognition of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people,

1. Takes note of the report of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (document S/12090);

2. Affirms the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination, including the right of return and the right to national independence and sovereignty in Palestine, in accordance with Charter of the United Nations.


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The Security Council on 29 June 1976 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: Benin, China, Guyana, Japan, Pakistan, Panama, Libyan Arab Republic, United Republic of Tanzania, Romania, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Against: United States of America.
Abstained: France, Italy, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Sweden.

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GENERAL

S/13911
28 April 1980

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Tunisia: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (A/34/35),

Taking note of General Assembly resolution 34/65,

Having heard the representatives of the parties concerned, including the Palestine Liberation Organization,

Convinced that the question of Palestine is the core of the conflict in the Middle East,

Reaffirming the urgent necessity of the establishment of the just and lasting peace through a comprehensive settlement based on full respect for the principles and purposes of the charter of the United Nations, as well as for its resolutions concerning the problem of the Middle East and the question of Palestine,

Expressing its concern over the continuing deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, and deeply deploring Israel's persistence in its occupation of the Palestinian and other Arab territories, including Jerusalem, and its refusal to implement the relevant United Nations resolutions,

Reaffirming the principle of the inadmissibility of acquisition of territories by the threat or use of force,

1. Affirms:

(a) That the Palestinian people, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, should be enabled to exercise its inalienable national right of self-determination, including the right to establish an independent State in Palestine;

(b) The right of Palestinian refugees wishing to return to their homes and live at peace with their neighbours to do so, and the right of those choosing not to return to receive equitable compensation for their property;

2. Reaffirms that Israel should withdraw from all the Arab territories occupied since June 1967, including Jerusalem;

3. Decides that appropriate arrangements should be established to guarantee, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all States in the area, including the sovereign independent State of Palestine, as envisaged in paragraph 1 (a) above, and the right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries;

4. Decides that the provisions contained in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 should be taken fully into account in all international efforts and conferences organized within the framework of the United Nations for the establishment of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to take all the necessary steps as soon as possible for the implementation of the provisions of this resolution and to report to the Security Council on the progress achieved;

6. Decides to convene within a period of six months to consider the report by the Secretary-General regarding the implementation of this resolution and in order to pursue its responsibilities regarding such implementation.

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The Security Council on 30 April 1980 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: Bangladesh, China, German Democratic Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Niger, Philippines, Tunisia, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Zambia.
Against: United States of America.
Abstained: France, Norway, Portugal, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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GENERAL

S/14832/Rev.1
19 January 1982

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH/FRENCH

Jordan: revised draft resolution

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 497 (1981) dated 17 December 1981,

Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General contained in document S/14805 dated 21 December 1981, S/14805/Corr.1 dated 23 December 1981 and S/14821 dated 31 December 1981,

Considering that the Security Council in its resolution 497 (1981) decided that in the event of non-compliance by Israel it would urgently meet "to consider taking appropriate measures in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations",

Bearing in mind General Assembly resolution 36/226 B of 17 December 1981,

Recalling General Assembly resolution 3314 (XXIX) of 14 December 1974, which defines an act of aggression as "the invasion or attack by the armed forces of a State of the territory of another State, or any military occupation, however temporary, resulting from such invasion or attach, or any annexation by the use of force of the territory of another State or part thereof.",

Determining that the continued occupation of the Syrian Golan Heights since June 1967 and its annexation by Israel on 14 December 1981 constitute a continuing threat to international peace and security,

Acting in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Strongly condemns Israel for its failure to comply with Security Council resolution 497 (1981) and General Assembly resolution 36/226 B (1981);

2. Determines that Israeli measures in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, culminating in Israel's decision of 14 December 1981 to impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, constitute an act of aggression under the provisions of Article 39 of the Charter of the United Nations;

3. Decides that all Member States should consider applying concrete and effective measures in order to nullify the Israeli annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights and to refrain from providing any assistance or aid to and co-operation with Israel in all fields, in order to deter Israel in its policies and practices of annexation;

4. Decides also to call upon all Member States of the United Nations to carry out this decision of the Security council in accordance with Article 25 of the Charter of the United Nations;

5. Urges, having regard to the principles stated in Article 2, paragraph 6, of its Charter, States not Members of the United Nations to act in accordance with provisions of this resolution;

6. Calls upon all other United Nations bodies and other specialized agencies of the United Nations and their members to conform their relations with Israel to the terms of this resolution;

7. Decides to establish in accordance with Article 29 of the Charter a committee of the Security Council to examine and report to the Council on the progress of the implementation of this resolution;

8. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report to the Security Council on the implementation of this resolution.


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The Security Council on 20 January 1982 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: China, Guyana, Jordan, Poland, Spain, Togo, Uganda, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Zaire.
Against: United States of America.
Abstained: France, Ireland, Japan, Panama, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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GENERAL

S/14943
1 April 1982

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Jordan: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Having considered the letter dated 22 March 1982 from the Permanent Representative of Jordan (S/14917),

1. Denounces measures imposed on the Palestinian population such as the dismissal of elected mayors by Israeli authorities, as well as the violation of the liberties and rights of the inhabitants of the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip which followed the measures taken by Israel with regard to the Golan Heights, and which could only damage the prospects for peace;

2. Calls on Israel, the occupying Power, to rescind its decision disbanding the elected municipal council of El Bireh and its decision to remove from their posts the Mayors of Nablus and Ramallah;

3. Reaffirms that all the provisions of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of 12 August 1949 continue to apply in full to all of the occupied territories;

4. Calls upon Israel to cease forthwith all measures applied in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip and the Syrian Golan Heights, which contravene the provisions of the fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of 12 August 1949;

5. Calls upon the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council not later than 7 April 1982 on the implementation of this resolution;

6. Decides to remain seized with this item.


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The Security Council on 2 April 1982 voted on the draft resolution follows:

In favour: China, France, Guyana, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Panama, Poland, Spain, Togo, Uganda, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Against: United States of America.
Abstained: Zaire.

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GENERAL

S/14985
20 April 1982

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Iran, Jordan, Morocco and Uganda: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Having considered the letter of the Permanent Representative of Morocco, dated 12 April 1982, conveying the request of His Majesty King Hassan II of Morocco, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee (S/14967),

Having considered the letter dated 13 April 1982 of the representative of Iraq, the current Chairman of the Islamic conference, contained in document S/14969,

Having heard the message of His Majesty King Hassan II of Morocco and the statements made before the Council reflecting the universal outrage caused by the acts of sacrilege at al-Haram al-Shareef, one of the holiest places of mankind,

Taking note of the statement received from the Higher Islamic Council in Jerusalem (S/14982) concerning the shooting of worshippers by armed Israeli within the precincts of al-Haram al-Shareef,

Bearing in mind the unique status of Jerusalem and, in particular, the need for protection and preservation of the spiritual and religious dimension of the Holy Places in the city,

Recalling its relevant resolutions pertaining to the status and character of the Holy City of Jerusalem,

Deeply concerned over the sacrilegious acts perpetrated against the sanctity of al-Haram al-Shareef, in Jerusalem on 11 April 1982 and the criminal acts of shooting at worshippers, particularly inside the sanctuary of the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque,

Deeply grieved at the loss of and injury to civilian life as a result of these criminal acts,

Affirming once more that the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of 12 August 1949 is applicable to all territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem,

1. Condemns in the strongest terms these appalling acts of sacrilege perpetrated within the precincts of al-Haram al-Shareef;

2. Deplores any act or encouragement of destruction or profanation of the Holy Places, religious buildings and sites in Jerusalem as tending to disturb world peace;

3. Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to observe and apply scrupulously the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention and the principles of international law governing military occupation and to refrain from causing any hindrance to the discharge of the established functions of the Higher Islamic Council in Jerusalem;

4. Requests the Secretary-General as he deems appropriate to keep the Security Council fully informed on the implementation of this resolution;

5. Decides to remain seized of this serious matter.


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The Security Council on 20 April 1982 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: China, France, Guyana, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Panama, Poland, Spain, Togo, Uganda, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Zaire.
Against: United States of America.

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GENERAL

S/15185
8 June 1982

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Spain: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982),

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General (S/15178) of
7 June 1982,

Also taking note of the two positive replies to the Secretary-General of the Government of Lebanon and the Palestine Liberation Organization contained in document S/15178,

1. Condemns the non-compliance with resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982) by Israel;

2. Urges the parties to comply strictly with the regulations attached to the Hague Convention of 1907;

3. Reiterates its demand that Israel withdraw all its military forces forthwith and unconditionally to the internationally recognized boundaries of Lebanon;

4. Reiterates also its demand that all parties observe strictly the terms of paragraph 1 of resolutions 508 (1982) which called on them to cease immediately and simultaneously all military activities within Lebanon and across the Lebanese-Israeli border;

5. Demands that within six hours all hostilities must be stopped in compliance with security Council resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982) and decides, in the event of non-compliance, to meet again to consider practical ways and means in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.


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The Security Council on 8 June 1982 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: China, France, Guyana, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Panama, Poland, Spain, Togo, Uganda, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Zaire.
Against: United States of America.

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GENERAL

S/15255/Rev.2
25 June 1982
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL: FRENCH

France: revised draft resolutions

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982),

Reaffirming also its resolution 512 (1982), which inter alia, calls upon all the parties to the conflict to respect the rights of the civilian populations,

Seriously concerned at the constant deterioration of the situation in Lebanon, resulting from the violation of the sovereignty, integrity, independence and unity of that country,

Profoundly apprehensive of the dangers of extension of the fighting within Beirut, its capital,

1. Demands that all the parties observe an immediate cessation of hostilities throughout Lebanon,

2. Demands the immediate withdrawal of the Israeli forces engaged round Beirut, to a distance of 10 kilometres from the periphery of that city, as a first step towards the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon, and the simultaneous withdrawal of the Palestinian armed forces from Beirut, which shall retire to the existing camps;

3. Supports all efforts by the Government of Lebanon to ensure Lebanese sovereignty throughout the territory and the integrity and independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized frontiers;

4. Calls upon all armed elements in the Beirut area to respect and abide by the exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon;

5. Supports the Government of Lebanon in its will to regain exclusive control of its capital and, to that end, to install its armed forces which shall take up positions within Beirut and interpose themselves on its periphery;

6. Requests the Secretary-General, as an immediate measure, to station United Nations military observers, by agreement with the Government of Lebanon, with instructions to supervise the cease-fire and disengagement in and round Beirut;

7. Further requests the Secretary-General to study any request by the Government of Lebanon for the installation of a United Nations force which could, within the framework of the implementation of the preceding paragraphs , take up positions beside the Lebanese interposition forces, or for the use of the forces available to the United Nations in the region;

8. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the council on an urgent and sustained basis not later than 1 July 1982 on the status of implementation of the present resolution and of resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 512 (1982;

9. Requests all Member States to co-operate fully with the United Nations in the implementation of the present resolution;

10. Decides to remain seized of the question.



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The Security Council on 26 June 1982 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: China, France, Guyana, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Panama, Poland, Spain, Togo, Uganda, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Zaire.
Against: United States of America.

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GENERAL

S/15347/Rev.1
6 August 1982

ENGLISH
ORIGINAL: Russian

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics: revised draft resolution

The Security Council,

Deeply indignant at the refusal of Israel to comply with the decisions of the Security Council aimed at terminating the bloodshed in Beirut,

1. Strongly condemns Israel for not implementing resolutions 516 (1982) and 517 (1982);

2. Demands that Israel immediately implement these resolutions fully;

3. Decides that, in order to carry out the above-mentioned decisions of the Security Council, all the States Members of the United Nations should refrain from supplying Israel with any weapons and from providing it with any military aid until the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from all Lebanese territory.




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The Security Council on 6 August 1982 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: China, France, Guyana, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Panama, Poland, Spain, Uganda, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Against: United States of America.
Absteined: Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Zaire.

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GENERAL

S/15895
1 August 1983

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Algeria, Bahrain, Democratic Yemen, Djibouti, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar,
Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia,
United Arab Emirates and Yemen: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Having heard the statement of the Permanent Representative of Jordan and other statement made before the Council,

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Democratic Yemen, in his capacity as Chairman of the Arab Group for July 1983, to the President of the Security Council (S/15890),

Stressing the urgent need to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East,

Affirming that the situation in the occupied Arab territories remain grave and volatile and that the Israeli settlement policies and practices constitute a major obstacle to all efforts and initiatives towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East,

Affirming once more that the regulations annexed to the Hague Conventions of 1907 and the provisions of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, are applicable to the Arab territories occupied by Israel in 1967, including Jerusalem,

1. Reaffirms all its relevant resolutions;

2. Determines that the policies and practices of Israel in establishing settlements in the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied in 1967, including Jerusalem, have no legal validity, constitute a major and serious obstruction to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East and are in contravention with article 49 (6) of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949;

3. Calls once more upon Israel, the occupying Power, to abide scrupulously by the provision of the above-mentioned Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949, to rescind its previous measures, to desist from taking any action which result in changing the legal status and geographical nature and materially affecting the demographic composition of the Arab territories occupied in 1967 and, in particular, not to transfer parts of its own civilian population into the occupied Arab territories and to force transfers of Arab populations from these territories;

4. Strongly deplores the continuation and persistence of Israel in pursuing those policies and practices and calls upon the Government and people of Israel to rescind those measures, to dismantle the existing settlements, to desist from expanding and enlarging the existing ones and, in particular, to cease on an urgent basis from the planning, construction and establishment of new settlements in the Arab territories occupied in 1967, including Jerusalem;

5. Rejects all Israeli arbitrary and illegal actions, especially those which result in the expulsion, deportation and forcible transfers of Arab populations from the occupied Arab territories;

6. Condemns the recent attacks perpetrated against Arab civilian population in the occupied Arab territories, especially the killing and wounding of students at the Islamic college of the Arab city of Ar-Khalil on 16 July 1983;

7. Calls upon all States not to provide Israel with any assistance to be used specifically in connection with settlements in the occupied territories;

8. Reaffirms its determination, in the event of non-compliance by Israel with the present resolution, to examine practical ways and means in accordance with relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations to secure the full implementation of the present resolution;

9. Decides to keep the situation in the occupied Arab territories under constant and close scrutiny;

10. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within three months on the implementation of this resolution.




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The Security Council on 2 August 1983 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: China, France, Guyana, Jordan, Malta, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Poland, Togo, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Zimbabwe.
Against: United States of America.
Abstained: Zaire.

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Lebanon: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Reaffirming Security Council resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 501 (1982), 508 (1982), 509 (1982), 512 (1982) and 520 (1982) as well as all its resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

Having heard the statement of the representative of Lebanon, and noting with great concern the deterioration of the situation in the areas occupied by Israel in southern Lebanon, the western Bekaa and the Rashaya district, as a result of the Israeli practices,

Recalling the relevant provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and stressing the humanitarian principles of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949 and the obligations arising from the regulations annexed to the Hague Convention of 1907,

1. Reiterates its call for strict respect for the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries;

2. Affirms that the provisions of the Fourth Geneva convention of 1949 apply to the territories occupied by Israel in southern Lebanon, the western Bekaa and the Rashaya district, and that the occupying Power is duty bound to respect and uphold the provisions of the said Convention and of other norms of international laws;

3. Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to respect strictly the rights of the civilian population in the areas under its occupation in southern Lebanon, the western Bekaa and the Rashaya district, and to comply strictly with the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949;

4. Demands that Israel immediately lift all restrictions and obstacles to the restoration of normal conditions in the areas under its occupation in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, particularly concerning the closing of roads and crossings, the limitation of freedom of movement of individuals and the normal flow of persons and goods between those areas and the rest of Lebanon, and the obstruction to the normal conduct of Lebanese Government institutions and personnel;

5. Urges all States parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 to make every effort to ensure respect for and compliance with the provisions thereof in southern Lebanon, the western Bekaa and the Rashaya district;

6. Decides to remain seized of the question.



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The Security Council on 6 September 1984 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: Burkina Faso, China, Egypt, France, India, Malta, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Peru, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Zimbabwe.

Against: United States of America.

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GENERAL

S/17000
11 March 1985

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Lebanon: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Reaffirming Security Council resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 501 (1982), 508 (1982), 509 (1982), 512 (1982 and 520 (1982), as well as all its resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

Having heard the statement of the representative of Lebanon, and noting with great concern the deterioration of the situation in the areas occupied by Israel in southern Lebanon, the western Bekaa and the Rashaya district as a result of the Israeli practices,

Recalling the relevant provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and stressing the humanitarian principles of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949 and the obligations arising from the regulations annexed tothe Hague Convention of 1907,

1. Condemns the Israeli practices and measures against the civilian population in southern Lebanon, the western Bekaa and the Rashaya district which are in violation of the rules and principles of international law, in particular the provisions of the Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949;

2. Reaffirms the urgent need to implement the provisions of the Security Council resolutions on Lebanon, and in particular resolutions 425 (1978), 508 (1982), and 509 (1982), which demand that Israel withdraw all its military forces forthwith and unconditionally recognized boundaries of Lebanon;

3. Reiterates its call for strict respect for the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries;

4. Affirms that the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 apply to the territories occupied by Israel in southern Lebanon, the Western Bekaa and the Rashaya district and that the occupying Power is duty bound to respect and uphold the provisions of the said Convention and of other norms of international law;

5. Demands that the Government of Israel, the occupying Power, desist forthwith for its practices against the civilian populations in southern Lebanon, the western Bekaa and the Rashaya district and immediately lift all restrictions and obstacles to the restoration of normal conditions in the areas under its occupation in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 and other norms of international law;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to establish a fact-finding mission to report to the Council on these Israeli practices and measures in southern Lebanon, the western Bekaa and the Rashaya district;

7. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the situation under review, to consult with the Government of Lebanon and to report to the Council on the implementation of and compliance with this resolution as soon as possible.



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The Security Council on 12 March 1985 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: Bukina Faso, China, Egypt, France, India, Madagascar, Peru, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Against: United States of America.
Absteined: Australia, Denmark, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Distr.
GENERAL

S/17459
12 September 1985


ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Burkina Faso, Egypt, India, Madagascar, Peru, Trinidad
and Tobago: draft resolution

The Security Council,


Recalling its resolutions 468 (1980), 469 (1980) and 484 (1980),

Taking note of General Assembly resolution 35/122 of 11 December 1980,

Having heard the statement of the Permanent Representative of Qatar and other statements made before the Council,

Stressing the urgent need to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace
in the Middle East,

Affirming once again that the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, is applicable to the Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem,


1. Deplores the repressive measures taken by Israel since 4 August 1985
against civilian Palestinian population in the Israeli occupied territories specially in the West Bank and Gaza and expresses serious concern that the persistence of Israeli authorities in applying such measures would lead to further deterioration of the situation in the occupied territories;

2. Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to immediately stop all repressive measures including curfews, administrative detentions and forceful deportation and to release forthwith all detainees and refrain from further deportations;

3. Further calls upon Israel to abide scrupulously by the provisions of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949.


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The Security Council on 13 September 1985 voted on the draft resolution as follows:

In favour: Burkina Faso, China, Egypt, India, Madagascar, Peru, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Against: United States of America.
Abstaining: Australia, Denmark, France, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.






85-24836 5646Z (E)

Distr.

S/17730/Rev.2
17 January 1986

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Lebanon: revised draft resolution

The Security Council,

Reaffirming Security Council resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 501 (1982), 508 (1982), 509 (1982), 512 (1932) and 520 (1962), as well as all its resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

Having heard the statement of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon, and noting with great concern the deterioration of the situation in southern Lebanon as a result of the Israeli acts of violence and abusive practices and measures,

Recalling the relevant provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and stressing the humanitarian principles of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949,

1. Strongly deplores the Israeli acts of violence as well as abusive practices and measures against the civilian population in southern Lebanon, which are in violation of the rules and principles of international law, in particular the provisions of the Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949;

2. Reaffirms the urgent need to implement the provisions of the Security Council resolutions on Lebanon, and in particular resolutions 425 (1973), 503 (1962), and 509 (1932), which demand that Israel withdraw all its military forces forthwith and unconditionally to the internationally recognized boundaries cf Lebanon:

3. Reiterates its call for strict respect for the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries;

4. Demands that Israel desist forthwith from its practices and measures against the civilian population in southern Leb