Deplores the loss of human life caused by the events taking place in northern Lebanon;
2
Reiterates its call for the strict respect for the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries;
3
Requeststhe parties concerned immediately to accept a cease-fire and scrupulously to observe the cessation of hostilities;
4
Invitesthe parties concerned to settle their differences exclusively by peaceful means and to refrain from the threat or use of force;
5
Pays tribute to the work done by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and by the International Committee of the Red Cross in providing emergency humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian and Lebanese civilians in Tripoli and its surroundings;
6
Calls uponthe parties concerned to comply with the provisions of the present resolution;
7
Requeststhe Secretary-General to follow the situation in northern Lebanon, to consult with the Government of Lebanon, and to report to the Security Council, which remains seized of the question.
At its 2502nd meeting, on 29 November 1983, the Council proceeded with the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/16169)". 17
of 18 October 1983
of 23 November 1983
Adopted at the 2480th meeting hy 13 votes to none, with 2 ahstentions (Poland, Union of Soviet Socialist Repuhlics). '"/hid., 2480th meeting. '"/hid., document S/16036. 20 /hid., para. 20. 21 Document S/16142, incorporated m tht: record of the
2496th meeting.
Adopted unanimously at the
2501st meeting.
of 29 November 1983
Adopted unanimously at the
2502nd meeting.
22 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-eighth Year, Supplement for October, November and December /983, document S/16169.
