United Nations Security Council Resolution 1310
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1310, adopted unanimously on July 27, 2000, after recalling previous resolutions on Israel
and Lebanon
, including resolutions 425
(1978), 426
(1978), 501
(1982), 508
(1982), 509
(1982) and 520
(1982), as well as Resolution 1308
(2000), the Council decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
(UNIFIL) for a further six months until January 31, 2001.
The Security Council recalled the Secretary-General Kofi Annan
's conclusion that Israel had withdrawn its forces from Lebanon as of June 16, 2000, in accordance with Resolution 425. It endorsed the understanding in the report of the Secretary-General that UNIFIL would deploy fully throughout its area of operation and the Government of Lebanon would strengthen its presence in the area. The Council also welcomed the removal of violations of the withdrawal line by the Government of Israel and called on the parties to respect the line.
The Lebanese government was called upon to create a calm environment and restore its authority in southern Lebanon
and welcomed the establishment of checkpoints in the region. The Council emphasised the interim nature of UNIFIL, and anticipated its early fulfilment. It welcomed the intention of the Secretary-General to submit a report by October 31, 2000 on progress towards achieving the objectives of Resolution 425 and the original tasks assigned to UNIFIL. The situation would be reviewed by early November 2000.
Finally, the resolution concluded by stressing the importance of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East
based on relevant Security Council resolutions including 242
(1967) and 338
(1973).
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1310, adopted unanimously on July 27, 2000, 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 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), 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), 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 Resolution 1308
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1308
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1308, adopted unanimously on July 17, 2000, in the first resolution to address the impact of HIV/AIDS worldwide, the Council asked countries to consider voluntary HIV/AIDS testing and counselling for troops deployed in peacekeeping operations.Speaking...
(2000), the Council decided to extend the mandate of 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) for a further six months until January 31, 2001.
The Security Council recalled the Secretary-General Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan
Kofi Atta Annan is a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the UN from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2006...
's conclusion that Israel had withdrawn its forces from Lebanon as of June 16, 2000, in accordance with Resolution 425. It endorsed the understanding in the report of the Secretary-General that UNIFIL would deploy fully throughout its area of operation and the Government of Lebanon would strengthen its presence in the area. The Council also welcomed the removal of violations of the withdrawal line by the Government of Israel and called on the parties to respect the line.
The Lebanese government was called upon to create a calm environment and restore its authority in southern Lebanon
Southern Lebanon
Southern Lebanon is the geographical area of Lebanon comprising the South Governorate and the Nabatiye Governorate. These two entities were divided from the same province in the early 1990s...
and welcomed the establishment of checkpoints in the region. The Council emphasised the interim nature of UNIFIL, and anticipated its early fulfilment. It welcomed the intention of the Secretary-General to submit a report by October 31, 2000 on progress towards achieving the objectives of Resolution 425 and the original tasks assigned to UNIFIL. The situation would be reviewed by early November 2000.
Finally, the resolution concluded by stressing the importance of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
based on relevant Security Council resolutions including 242
United Nations Security Council Resolution 242
United Nations Security Council Resolution 242 was adopted unanimously by the UN Security Council on November 22, 1967, in the aftermath of the Six Day War. It was adopted under Chapter VIof the United Nations Charter...
(1967) and 338
United Nations Security Council Resolution 338
The three-line United Nations Security Council Resolution 338, adopted on October 22, 1973, called for a ceasefire in the Yom Kippur War in accordance with a joint proposal by the United States and the Soviet Union. The resolution stipulated a cease fire to take effect within 12 hours of the...
(1973).
See also
- Israeli–Lebanese conflict
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1301 to 1400 (2000 – 2002)
- South Lebanon conflict (1982–2000)