United Nations Security Council Resolution 508
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
508, adopted unanimously on June 5, 1982, after recalling previous resolutions including 425
(1978), 426
(1978) and 501
(1982), demanded an end of foreign hostilities taking place on Lebanese
territory between the Palestinian Liberation Organization and Israel
. Israel stressed that they were upset that resolution 508 did not mention or suggest that the Palestine Liberation Organization
were to blame for the attack on the Israeli ambassador.
The resolution went on to call for a ceasefire by 0600 local time on June 6, 1982, so that 490
(1981) can be respected. It also requested the Secretary-General
to undertake all possible efforts to ensure the implementation of and compliance with this resolution and to report to the Council as early as possible and not later than forty-eight hours after the adoption of this resolution.
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A United Nations Security Council resolution is a UN resolution adopted by the fifteen members of the Security Council; the UN body charged with "primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security"....
508, adopted unanimously on June 5, 1982, after recalling previous resolutions including 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) and 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), demanded an end of foreign hostilities taking place on Lebanese
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...
territory between the Palestinian Liberation Organization and Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. Israel stressed that they were upset that resolution 508 did not mention or suggest that the Palestine Liberation Organization
Palestine Liberation Organization
The Palestine Liberation Organization is a political and paramilitary organization which was created in 1964. It is recognized as the "sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people" by the United Nations and over 100 states with which it holds diplomatic relations, and has enjoyed...
were to blame for the attack on the Israeli ambassador.
The resolution went on to call for a ceasefire by 0600 local time on June 6, 1982, so that 490
United Nations Security Council Resolution 490
United Nations Security Council Resolution 490 was adopted unanimously on July 21, 1981, after taking note of a report by the Secretary-General. The Council called for an immediate cessation of attacks by Israel on Lebanon....
(1981) can be respected. It also requested the Secretary-General
United Nations Secretary-General
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the head of the Secretariat of the United Nations, one of the principal organs of the United Nations. The Secretary-General also acts as the de facto spokesperson and leader of the United Nations....
to undertake all possible efforts to ensure the implementation of and compliance with this resolution and to report to the Council as early as possible and not later than forty-eight hours after the adoption of this resolution.
See also
- 1982 Lebanon War1982 Lebanon WarThe 1982 Lebanon War , , called Operation Peace for Galilee by Israel, and later known in Israel as the Lebanon War and First Lebanon War, began on 6 June 1982, when the Israel Defense Forces invaded southern Lebanon...
- Israel-Lebanon conflictIsrael-Lebanon conflictThe Israeli–Lebanese conflict describes a series of related military clashes involving Israel, Lebanon, and Syria, as well as various non-state militias acting from within Lebanon....
- Lebanese Civil WarLebanese Civil WarThe Lebanese Civil War was a multifaceted civil war in Lebanon. The war lasted from 1975 to 1990 and resulted in an estimated 150,000 to 230,000 civilian fatalities. Another one million people were wounded, and today approximately 350,000 people remain displaced. There was also a mass exodus of...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 501 to 600 (1982 – 1987)
- Syrian occupation of Lebanon
- United Nations Interim Force in LebanonUnited Nations Interim Force in LebanonThe 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,...