United Nations Security Council Resolution 1322
| UN Security Council Resolution 1322 | ||
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| Date | 7 October 2000 | |
| Meeting no. | 4,205 | |
| Code | S/RES/1322 (Document) | |
| Subject | The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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In United Nations Security Council Resolution 1322, adopted on October 7, 2000, after recalling resolutions 476 (1980), 478 (1980), 672 (1990) and 1073 (1996), the Council deplored the visit by Ariel Sharon to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the subsequent violence which had resulted in the deaths of over 80 Palestinians.[1]
The Security Council was concerned about events that had taken place since September 28, 2000 which had led to injuries and deaths, mostly among Palestinians. It reaffirmed that a settlement of the conflict must be based on resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) between the Israeli and Palestinian sides. In this regard it supported Middle East peace process and reaffirmed the need for the full respect of the Holy Places of Jerusalem by all.
The resolution deplored the visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and subsequent violence there and throughout the other Israeli-occupied territories, particularly the use of force against Palestinians. The violence was the worst in years, and marked the beginning of the Second Intifada.[2] It called upon Israel to abide by its responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention concerning the protection of civilians in war and for an immediate cessation of hostilities and return to negotiations.[3] The Council stressed the importance of an objective inquiry into the recent events with the aim of preventing further repetition. Finally, the Secretary-General Kofi Annan was required to keep the Council informed on developments.
The resolution was sponsored by Malaysia and supported by several European countries.[4] The original version of the resolution sought a strong condemnation of Israel. The United States, which abstained, threatened to veto this version, and the language was modified to remove mention of Israel by name.[5]
See also
- Arab–Israeli conflict
- Israeli–Palestinian conflict
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1301 to 1400 (2000 – 2002)
- Second Intifada
References
- ^ "Security Council condemns 28 September provocation in Jerusalem". October 7, 2000.
- ^ "'Provocative' mosque visit sparks riots". BBC News. September 28, 2000.
- ^ Marshall, Edgar S. (2002). Israel: current issues and historical background. Nova Publishers. p. 6. ISBN 978-1590333259.
- ^ Kutty, Faisal (2000). "Canada's Support of U.N. Security Council Resolution Draws Mixed Reaction From Politicians". Washington Report on Middle East Affairs: 48, 77, 78.
- ^ "Security Council Resolution 1322 -2000-- End of Violence- 7 October 2000". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. October 7, 2000.
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