Resolution 726
(January 6, 1992)
The Security Council,
Recalling the obligations of Member States under the United Nations
Charter,
Recalling its resolutions 607 (1988), 608 (1988), 636 (1989), 641 (1989)
and 694 (1991),
Having been apprised of the decision of Israel, the occupying Power, to
deport twelve Palestinian civilians from the occupied Palestinian territories,
1. Strongly condemns the decision of Israel, the occupying Power, to resume
deportations of Palestinian civilians;
2. Reaffirms the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 12 August
1949 to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including
Jerusalem;
3. Requests Israel, the occupying Power, to refrain from deporting any
Palestinian civilian from the occupied territories;
4 Also requests Israel, the occupying Power, the ensure the safe and
immediate return to the occupied territories of all those deported;
5. Decides to keep the matter under review.
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