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UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION 1397
~12 March 2002~
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"The Security Council,
"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,
"Expressing
its grave concern at the continuation of the tragic and violent events
that have taken place since September 2000, especially the recent
attacks and the increased number of casualties,
"Stressing
the need for all concerned to
ensure the safety of civilians,
"Stressing
also the need to respect the
universally accepted norms of international humanitarian law,
"Welcoming
and encouraging the diplomatic
efforts of special envoys from the United States of America, the Russian
Federation, the European Union and the United Nations Special
Coordinator and others to bring about a comprehensive, just and lasting
peace in the Middle East,
"Welcoming
the contribution of Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah,
"1.
Demands immediate cessation of
all acts of violence, including all acts of terror, provocation,
incitement and destruction;
"2.
Calls upon the Israeli and
Palestinian sides and their leaders to cooperate in the implementation
of the Tenet work plan and
Mitchell Report
recommendations
with the aim of
resuming negotiations on a political settlement;
"3. Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary-General
and others to assist the parties to halt the violence and to resume the
peace process;
"4. Decides to remain seized of the matter."
Resolution 1397 (2002) was
adopted by a vote of 14 in favor
to none against
with 1 abstention (Syria).
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