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Resolution 242 (1967)
of 22 November 1967
The Security Council,
Expressing
its continuing concern with the grave situation in the Middle East,
Emphasizing
the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war and the need to
work for a just and lasting peace in which every State in the area can live
in security,
Emphasizing further
that all Member States in their acceptance of the Charter of the United
Nations have undertaken a commitment to act in accordance with Article 2 of
the Charter,
1.
Affirms that the fulfilment of
Charter principles requires the establishment of a just and lasting peace in
the Middle East which should include the application of both the following
principles:
(i) Withdrawal of Israel armed forces from
territories occupied in the recent conflict;
(ii) Termination of all claims or states of
belligerency and respect for and acknowledgment of the sovereignty,
territorial integrity and political independence of every State in the area
and their right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries
free from threats or acts of force;
2.
Affirms further the necessity
(a)
For guaranteeing freedom of navigation through international waterways in
the area;
(b)
For achieving a just settlement of the refugee problem;
(c)
For guaranteeing the territorial inviolability and political independence of
every State in the area, through measures including the establishment of
demilitarized zones;
3.
Requests the Secretary-General to
designate a Special Representative to proceed to the Middle East to
establish and maintain contacts with the States concerned in order to
promote agreement and assist efforts to achieve a peaceful and accepted
settlement in accordance with the provisions and principles in this
resolution;
4.
Requests the Secretary-General to
report to the Security Council on the progress of the efforts of the Special
Representative as soon as possible.
Adopted unanimously at the 1382nd meeting.
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