Security Council resolution 467 (1980) [condemning the deliberate shelling of the headquarters of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon] — S/RES/467(1980) | UN Mandate Registry
Security Council Resolution 467 (1980) [Condemning the Deliberate Shelling of the Headquarters of the Un Interim Force in Lebanon]
Reaffirms its determination to implement the above-mentioned resolutions, particularly resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and 459 (1979), in the totality of the area of operation assigned to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, up to the internationally recognized boundaries;
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Condemns all actions contrary to the provisions of the above-mentioned resolutions and, in particular, strongly deplores:
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Any violation of Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity;
tb) The military intervention of Israel in Lebanon;
2• Document S/13903, incorporated in the record of the 2218th meeting.
'"Ibid., document S/13888. March /978, document S/12611. 7
All acts of violence in violation of the General Armistice Agreement between Israel and Lebanon: ' 2 (d)
Provision of military assistance to the so-called de j,1cto forces:
All acts of interference with the U mted Nations Truce Supervision Organization:
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All acts of hostility against the Force and in or through its area of operation a, inconsistent with Se curity Council resolutions:
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All obstructions of the ability of the Force tll confirm the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon, to supervise the cessation of ho'itilitie-;, to ensure the peaceful character of the area of operation. to control movement and to take measures deemed necessary to ensure the effective restoration of the sovereignty of Lebanon:
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Acts that have led to loss of life and physical injuries among the personnel of the Force and of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, their harassment and abuse, the disruption of communication, as well as the destruction of property and material:
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Condemns the deliberate shelling of the headquarters of the Force and more particularly the field hospital, which enjoys special protection under inter national law:
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Commend.,
the efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General and by the interested Government-- to bring about the cessation of hostilities and to enable the Force to carry out its mandate effectively without interference:
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Commends the Force for its great restraint in carrying out its duties in very adverse circumstances:
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Calls attl'ntion to the provisions in the mandate that would allow the Force to use its right to selfdefence:
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Calls attention to the terms of reference of the Force which provide that it will use its best efforts to prevent the recurrence of fighting and to ensure that its area of operation will not be utilized for hostile activities of any kind:
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Requeststhe Secretary-General to convene a meeting, at an appropriate level, of the Israel-Lebanon Mixed Armistice Commission to agree on precise recommendations and further to reactivate the General Armistice Agreement conducive to the restoration of the sovereignty of Lebanon over all its territory up to the internationally recognized boundaries;
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Calls uponall parties concerned and all those capable of lending any assistance to co-operate with the Secretary-General in enabling the Force to fulfil ib mandate;
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Recogni_y~ the urgent need to explore all Wa}" and means of securing the full implementation of resolution 425 ( 1978), including enhancing the capacity of the Force to fulfil its mandate in all ih parts,
Rc£Jllest.1 I he Secretary-General to report as soon as possible on the progress of these initiatives and the ce-;sation of hostilitie~.
Decisions In a letter dated 28 April 1980,n the Secretary- General informed the Council that it was his intention to replace the Norwegian medical unit, withdrawn from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, by a medical unit from Sweden, subject to the usual consultations, if and when the Council decided to extend the mandate of the Force. In a letter dated 29 April, 14 the President of the Council informed the Secretary- General as follows:
"I have brought your letter dated 28 April 1980 to the attention of the members of the Security Council. They considered the matter in consultations on 29 April and agreed with the proposal contained in your letter.
"The representative of China has informed me that China, not having participated in the voting on resolutions 425 ( 1978) and 426 ( 1978), dissociates itself from this matter."
At its 2219th meeting, on 29 April 1980, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Bulgaria, Guyana, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic and the United Arab Emirates to participate, without vote, in the further discussion of the item entitled:
"The question of the exercise by the Palestinian people of its inalienable rights:
.. Letter dated 6 March 1980 from the Acting Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People addressed to the President of the Security Council :S/13832); 1"
.. Letter dated 24 March 1980 from the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/13855)". 1~
At its 2220th meeting, on 30 April 1980, the Council decided to invite the representative of Democratic
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of 24 April 1980
20 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-fifth Year,
Supplement for April, May and June 1980, document S/1388,.
11 (bid .. Thirty-third Year, Supplement for January, February and meeting.
