Having considered the letter dated 26
September 1996 from the representative of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the
States Members of the League of
Arab States, contained in document
S/1996/790, that referred to the action by
the Government of Israel to open
an entrance to a tunnel in the vicinity of
Al Aqsa Mosque and its consequent
results,
Expressing its deep concern about the tragic events
in Jerusalem and the areas of Nablus, Ramallah, Bethlehem and the Gaza
Strip, which resulted in a
high number of deaths and injuries among the
Palestinian civilians, and concerned also about the clashes between
the Israeli army and the Palestinian
police and the casualties on both
sides,
Recalling its resolutions on Jerusalem and other
relevant Security Council
resolutions,
Having discussed the situation at its formal meeting on 27 September 1996,
with the
participation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of a number of countries,
Concerned about the difficulties facing the Middle
East peace process and
the deterioration of the situation, including inter alia its impact on the living conditions of the Palestinian
people, and urging the parties to fulfil their obligations, including the
agreements already reached,
Concerned about developments at
the Holy Places of Jerusalem,
1.
Calls for the immediate
cessation and reversal of all acts which have resulted in the aggravation of
the situation, and which have negative implications for the Middle East
peace process;
2.
Calls for the safety and protection of
Palestinian civilians to be ensured;
3.
Calls for the
immediate resumption of negotiations within the Middle East peace process on
its agreed basis and the timely implementation of the agreements
reached;
4.
Decides to follow closely the situation and
to remain seized of the matter.