United Nations Security Council Resolution 1039
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1039, adopted unanimously on January 29, 1996, after recalling previous resolutions on Israel
and Lebanon
including 501
(1982), 508
(1982), 509
(1982) and 520
(1982) as well as studying the report by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
(UNIFIL) approved in 426
(1978), the Council decided to extend the mandate of UNIFIL for a further six months until July 31, 1996.
The Council then remphasised the mandate of the Force and requested the Secretary-General to continue negotiations with the Government of Lebanon and other parties concerned with regards to the implementation of resolutions 425
(1978) and 426 (1978) and report thereon.
Measures relating to the streamlining of UNIFIL by May 1996 were welcomed including provisions to achieve further savings but noting that the operational capacity of the Force would not be affected.
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Security Council Resolution
United Nations Security Council Resolution
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1039, adopted unanimously on January 29, 1996, after recalling previous resolutions on Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
and Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
including 501
United Nations Security Council Resolution 501
United Nations Security Council Resolution 501, adopted on February 25, 1982, after recalling previous resolutions on the topic, particularly Resolution 425 , and considering a report from the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon , the Council noted the continuing need...
(1982), 508
United Nations Security Council Resolution 508
United Nations Security Council Resolution 508, adopted unanimously on June 5, 1982, after recalling previous resolutions including 425 , 426 and 501 , demanded an end of foreign hostilities taking place on Lebanese territory between the Palestinian Liberation Organization and Israel...
(1982), 509
United Nations Security Council Resolution 509
United Nations Security Council Resolution 509, adopted unanimously on June 6, 1982, after recalling previous resolutions on the topic including 425 and 508 , the Council expressed concern and demanded Israel unconditionally withdraw all its military forces from Lebanon back to its internationally...
(1982) and 520
United Nations Security Council Resolution 520
United Nations Security Council Resolution 520, adopted unanimously on September 17, 1982, after the assassination of Lebanese President Bashir Gemayel and reaffriming resolutions 508 , 509 and 516 , the Council demanded that Israel withdraw immediately from Lebanon, and that Lebanese sovereignty...
(1982) as well as studying the report by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali is an Egyptian politician and diplomat who was the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1992 to December 1996...
on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, or UNIFIL, was created by the United Nations, with the adoption of Security Council Resolution 425 and 426 on 19 March 1978, to confirm Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon which Israel had invaded five days prior, restore international peace and security,...
(UNIFIL) approved in 426
United Nations Security Council Resolution 426
United Nations Security Council Resolution 426, adopted on March 19, 1978, written the same day as resolution 425, approved of the Secretary-General's report on its implementation and in-turn established the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for 6 months, to continue operation thereafter if...
(1978), the Council decided to extend the mandate of UNIFIL for a further six months until July 31, 1996.
The Council then remphasised the mandate of the Force and requested the Secretary-General to continue negotiations with the Government of Lebanon and other parties concerned with regards to the implementation of resolutions 425
United Nations Security Council Resolution 425
United Nations Security Council Resolution 425, adopted on March 19, 1978, five days after the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, called on Israel to withdraw immediately its forces from Lebanon and established the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon...
(1978) and 426 (1978) and report thereon.
Measures relating to the streamlining of UNIFIL by May 1996 were welcomed including provisions to achieve further savings but noting that the operational capacity of the Force would not be affected.
See also
- Israeli–Lebanese conflict
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1001 to 1100 (1995 – 1997)
- South Lebanon conflict (1982–2000)