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UN Security Council resolutions
 
The UN Charter gives primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security to the Security Council. The Security Council consists of 10 elected and five permanent members (China, US, France, UK and the Russian Federation). In contrast to General Assembly resolutions, a resolution of the Security Council is legally binding. In order for a Security Council resolution to pass, it must be supported by at least nine members. If any one of the five permanent members of the Security Council casts a negative vote, then the resolution fails (the veto power). The Security Council has adopted 47 resolutions relating to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict since 1967 and has repeatedly confirmed the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention to the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem.
 
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1967
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. Recommends to the Governments concerned the scrupulous respect of the humanitarian principles governing the protection of civilian persons in time of war contained in the Geneva Conventions.
1967
Emphasizing the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war and affirms the withdrawal of Israel armed forces from territories occupied in the recent conflict.
1968
Deeply deplores the holding by Israel of the military parade in Jerusalem in disregard of the unanimous decision of the Security Council.
1968
Reaffirming that acquisition of territory by military conquest is inadmissible. 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.
1968
Concerned with the safety, welfare and security of the inhabitants of the Arab territories under military occupation by Israel following the hostilities of 5 June 1967. Deploring the delay in the implantation of resolution 237.
1969
Deplores the failure of Israel to show any regard for the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council. Confirms that all legislative and administrative measures and actions taken by Israel, which purport to alter the status of Jerusalem, excluding the expropriation of land and properties thereon, are invalid. Determines that, in the event of a negative response or no response from Israel, the Security Council shall reconvene without delay to consider what further action should be taken.
1969
Grieved at the extensive damage caused by arson to the Holy Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on 21 August 1969 under the military occupation of Israel. Calls upon Israel scrupulously to observe the provisions of the Geneva Conventions and international law governing military occupation.
1971
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. Confirms in the clearest possible terms that 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.
1973
Calls upon the parties concerned to start immediately after the cease-fire the implementation of Security Council resolution 242 (1967) in all its parts.
1979
Affirming once more that the Fourth Geneva Convention is applicable to the Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem. Determines that the policy and practices of Israel in establishing settlements in the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied since 1967 have no legal validity and constitute a serious obstruction to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
1979
Considering that the policy of Israel in establishing settlements in the occupied Arab territories has no legal validity and constitutes a violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention. Calls upon the Government and people of Israel to cease, on an urgent basis, the establishment, construction and planning of settlements in the Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem.
1980
Determines that all measures taken by Israel to change the physical character, demographic composition, institutional structure or status of the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem, or any part thereof have no legal validity and that Israel’s policy and practices of settling parts of its population and new immigrants in those territories constitute a flagrant violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention. 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 and in particular to cease, on an urgent basis, the establishment, construction and planning of settlements in the Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem. Calls upon all States not to provide Israel with any assistance to be used specifically in connection with settlements in the occupied territories.
1980
Reaffirming the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention to the Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem. Deeply concerned that Jewish settlers in the occupied Arab territories are allowed to carry arms, thus enabling them to perpetrate crimes against the civilian Arab population. Expresses deep concern that Israel, as the occupying Power, has failed to provide adequate protection to the civilian population in the occupied territories in conformity with the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention. Calls upon the Government of Israel to provide the victims with adequate compensation for the damages suffered as a result of these crimes. Reaffirms the overriding necessity to end the prolonged occupation of Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem.
1980
Reaffirming that the acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible. Reaffirms the overriding necessity for ending the prolonged occupation of Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem. Strongly deplores the continued refusal of Israel, the occupying Power, to comply with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly. Reconfirms that all legislative and administrative measures and actions taken by Israel which purport to alter the character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem have no legal validity and constitute the a flagrant violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention. Reiterates that all such measures which have altered the geographical, demographic and historical character and status of Jerusalem are null and void and must be rescinded in compliance with relevant resolutions of the Security Council.
1980
Censures in the strongest terms the enactment by Israel of the “basic law” on Jerusalem and the refusal to comply with relevant Security Council resolutions. Affirms that the enactment of the “basic law” by Israel constitutes a violation of international law and does not affect the continued application of the Fourth Geneva Convention in the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem.
1980
Reaffirms the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention to all the Arab territories occupied by Israel in 1967. Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to adhere to the provisions of the Convention.
1986
Reaffirms that the Fourth Geneva Convention is applicable to the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem. Calls upon Israel to abide immediately and scrupulously to the Fourth Geneva Convention.
1987
Strongly deplores those policies and practices of Israel, the occupying Power, which violate the human rights of the Palestinian people in the occupied territories, and in particular the opening of fire by the Israeli army, resulting in the killing and wounding of defenceless Palestinian civilians. Reaffirms that the Fourth Geneva Convention is applicable to the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem. Calls once again upon Israel, the occupying Power, to abide immediately and scrupulously by the Fourth Geneva Convention and to desist forthwith from its policies and practices that are in violation of the provisions of the Convention.
1988
Reaffirms once again that the Fourth Geneva Convention is applicable to Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem. Calls upon Israel to refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilians from the occupied territories. Strongly requests Israel, the occupying Power, to abide by its obligations arising from the Convention.
1989
Reaffirms that the Fourth Geneva Convention is applicable to the Palestinian territories, occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem, and to the other occupied Arab territories.
1989
Reaffirms that the Fourth Geneva Convention is applicable to the Palestinian territories, occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem, and to the other occupied Arab territories.
1990
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.
1990
Reaffirming the principle of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war. Urges the Government of Israel to accept the de jure applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention to all the territories occupied by Israel since 1967 and to abide scrupulously by the provision of the Convention. Calls upon the High Contracting Parties to the said Convention to ensure respect by Israel, the occupying Power, for its obligations under the Convention in accordance with article 1 thereof.
1992
Reaffirms that the Fourth Geneva Convention is applicable to the Palestinian territories, occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem.
1992
Reaffirms the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem, and affirms that the deportation of civilians constitutes a contravention of its obligations under the Convention.
2000
Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to abide scrupulously by its legal obligations and responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention.
2002
Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). Affirming a vision of a region where two States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side within secure and recognized borders.
2002
Reaffirming its resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and the Madrid principles.
2002
Stressing the need for all concerned to ensure the safety of civilians, and to respect the universally accepted norms of international humanitarian law.
2002
Condemning all terrorist attacks against any civilians, including the terrorist bombings in Israel on 18 and 19 September 2002 and in a Palestinian school in Hebron on 17 September 2002. Reiterating the need for respect in all circumstances of international humanitarian law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention.
2003
Reaffirming its resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and the Madrid principles.
2004
Reiterating the obligation of Israel, the occupying Power, to abide scrupulously by its legal obligations and responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Expressing its grave concern at the continued deterioration of the situation on the ground in the territory occupied by Israel since 1967.
2008
Declares its support for the negotiations initiated at Annapolis, Maryland on 27 November 2007 and its commitment to the irreversibility of the bilateral negotiations.
2009
Stressing that the Gaza Strip constitutes an integral part of the territory occupied in 1967 and will be a part of the Palestinian state.
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Reaffirming relevant Security Council resolutions including 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 446 (1979), 452 (1979), 465 (1980), 476 (1980), 478 (1980), 1397 (2002), 1515 (2003) and 1850 (2008). Reaffirming the obligation of Israel, the occupying Power, to abide scrupulously by its legal obligations and responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, and recalling the advisory opinion rendered on 9 July 2004 by the International Court of Justice.Condemning all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, including, inter alia, the construction and expansion of settlements, transfer of Israeli settlers, confiscation of land, demolition of homes and displacement of Palestinian civilians, in violation of international humanitarian law and relevant resolutions. Reaffirms that the establishment by Israel of settlements in the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, has no legal validity and constitutes a flagrant violation under international law and a major obstacle to the achievement of the two-State solution and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace.