Resolution on Gaza Military Operation - S/2004/783
(October 5, 2004)
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its previous resolutions, including
resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 446 (1979), 1322 (2000), 1397 (2002),
1402 (2002), 1403 (2002), 1405 (2002), 1435 (2002), 1515 (2003) and
1544 (2004),
Expressing its grave concern at the continued
deterioration of the situation on the ground in the Palestinian territory
occupied by Israel since 1967,
Condemning the broad military incursion and
attacks by the Israeli occupying forces in the area of Northern Gaza
Strip, including in and around the Jabaliya refugee camp, resulting
in extensive human casualties and destruction andexacerbating the dire
humanitarian situation,
Reiterating its call upon Israel, the occupying
Power, to abide scrupulously by its legal obligations and responsibilities
under the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilians
in Time of War of 12 August 1949,
Recalling the obligations of the Palestinian
Authority and the Government of Israel under the Road Map,
Condemning all acts of violence, terror, excessive
and indiscriminate use of force, and physical destruction,
Reaffirming its support for the Road Map endorsed
in its resolution 1515 (2003),
1. Demands the immediate cessation of all military
operations in the area of Northern Gaza and the withdrawal of the Israeli
occupying forces from that area;
2. Reiterates its call for the cessation of
violence and for respect of and adherence to legal obligations, including
those under international humanitarian law;
3. Calls on Israel, the occupying Power, to
ensure the unfettered access and safety of United Nations personnel
and all medical and humanitarian aid workers to provide emergency assistance
to the civilian population, and calls for the respect of the inviolability
of the facilities of the United Nations agencies in the field, including
the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in
the Near East (UNRWA);
4. Calls on both parties to immediately implement
their obligations under the Road Map and with this goal in mind closely
cooperate with the “Quartet” of international intermediaries;
5. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Sources: UNISPAL; Global Policy Forum |