Resolution 262

  • Event

The Security Council,

Observing that the military action by the armed forces of Israel against the civil International Airport of

Deeply concerned about the need to assure free uninterrupted international civil air traffic:

1. Condemns Israel for its premeditated military action in violation of its obligations under the Charter

2. Considers that such premeditated acts of violence endanger the maintenance of the peace;

3. Issues a solemn warning to Israel that if such acts were to be repeated, the Council would have to consider further steps to give effect to its decisions;

4. Considers that Lebanon is entitled to appropriate redress for the destruction it has suffered, responsibility for which has been acknowledged by Israel.


Name

Resolution 262

Description

The UN Security Council Resolution 262, unanimously adopted, condemned Israel's premeditated military action against Beirut's International Airport. It highlighted the violation of the UN Charter and cease-fire resolutions, expressing grave concern over the deteriorating situation and the need to assure uninterrupted international civil air traffic. The resolution issued a solemn warning to Israel against repeating such acts. It also recognized Lebanon's right to appropriate redress for the destruction, with Israel acknowledging responsibility.

Types

Date

12

Month
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31

Day
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1968

Year

12

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am

Location

Security Council

Participants

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