United Nations Security Council Resolution 1337
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1337, adopted unanimously on January 30, 2001, after recalling previous resolutions on Israel
and Lebanon
, including resolutions 425
(1978), 426
(1978), 501
(1982), 508
(1982), 509
(1982), 520
(1982) and 1310
(2000), the Council decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
(UNIFIL) for a further six months until July 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's conclusion that Israel had withdrawn its forces from Lebanon as of June 16, 2000, in accordance with Resolution 425.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 emphasised the temporary nature of the UNIFIL operation.
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 decided to return the operational level of UNIFIL to 4,500 personnel as indicated in the report of the Secretary-General. Both Israel and Lebanon were called upon to fulfill commitments to respect the withdrawal line
identified by the United Nations.
The resolution condemned all acts of violence and violations of the withdrawal line. It welcomed UNIFIL's verification of the Israeli withdrawal and contributions to demining
efforts. The Secretary-General was requested to continue consultations with the Lebanese government and other parties concerning the implementation of the current resolution. It endorsed the decision to reconfigure UNIFIL and tasks to be carried out by the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization
(UNTSO) and announced a review by May 31, 2001 to consider further steps.
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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United Nations Security Council Resolution
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1337, adopted unanimously on January 30, 2001, 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), 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) and 1310
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1310
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1310, adopted unanimously on July 27, 2000, after recalling previous resolutions on Israel and Lebanon, including resolutions 425 , 426 , 501 , 508 , 509 and 520 , as well as Resolution 1308 , the Council decided to extend the mandate of the United...
(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 July 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 emphasised the temporary nature of the UNIFIL operation.
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 decided to return the operational level of UNIFIL to 4,500 personnel as indicated in the report of the Secretary-General. Both Israel and Lebanon were called upon to fulfill commitments to respect the withdrawal line
Blue Line (Lebanon)
The Blue Line is a border demarcation between Lebanon and Israel published by the United Nations on 7 June 2000 for the purposes of determining whether Israel had fully withdrawn from Lebanon...
identified by the United Nations.
The resolution condemned all acts of violence and violations of the withdrawal line. It welcomed UNIFIL's verification of the Israeli withdrawal and contributions to demining
Demining
Demining or mine clearance is the process of removing either land mines, or naval mines, from an area, while minesweeping describes the act of detecting of mines. There are two distinct types of mine detection and removal: military and humanitarian.Minesweepers use many tools in order to accomplish...
efforts. The Secretary-General was requested to continue consultations with the Lebanese government and other parties concerning the implementation of the current resolution. It endorsed the decision to reconfigure UNIFIL and tasks to be carried out by the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization
The United Nations Truce Supervision Organization is an organization founded on 29 May 1948 for peacekeeping in the Middle East. Its primary task was providing the military command structure to the peace keeping forces in the Middle East to enable the peace keepers to observe and maintain the...
(UNTSO) and announced a review by May 31, 2001 to consider further steps.
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
- Blue LineBlue Line (Lebanon)The Blue Line is a border demarcation between Lebanon and Israel published by the United Nations on 7 June 2000 for the purposes of determining whether Israel had fully withdrawn from Lebanon...
- Israeli–Lebanese conflict
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1301 to 1400 (2000 – 2002)
- South Lebanon conflict (1982–2000)