Resolution 347
(April 24, 1974)
The Security Council,
Having considered the agenda item contained in document S/Agenda/1769/Rev.1,
Having noted the contents of the letters dated 12 and 13 April
1974 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon (S/11263 and
S/11264) and the letter dated 11 April 1974 from the Permanent
Representative of Israel (S/11259),
Having heard the statements of the Foreign Minister of Lebanon
and of the representative of Israel,
Recalling its previous relevant resolutions,
Deeply disturbed at the continuation of acts of violence,
Gravely concerned that such acts might endanger efforts now taking
place to bring about a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,
1. Condemns Israel's violation of Lebanon's territorial integrity
and sovereignty and calls once more on the Government of Israel
to refrain from further military actions and threats against Lebanon;
2. Condemns all acts of violence, especially those which result
in the tragic loss of innocent civilian life, and urges all concerned
to refrain from any further acts of violence;
3. Calls upon all Governments concerned to respect their obligations
under the Charter of the United Nations and international law;
4. Calls upon Israel forthwith to release and return to Lebanon
the abducted Lebanese civilians;
5. Calls upon all parties to refrain from any action which might
endanger negotiations aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace
in the Middle East.
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