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RESOLUTION 1073 (1996)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3698th meeting,
on
The Security Council,
Having considered the letter dated 26 September 1996 from the
representative of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the States Members of the League of
Arab States, contained in document S/1996/790,
that referred to the action by the Government of Israel to open an entrance to
a tunnel in the vicinity of Al Aqsa Mosque and its
consequent results,
Expressing its deep concern about the tragic events in Jerusalem and the
areas of Nablus, Ramallah, Bethlehem and the Gaza
Strip, which resulted in a high number of deaths and injuries among the
Palestinian civilians, and concerned also about the clashes between the
Israeli army and the Palestinian police and the casualties on both sides,
Recalling its resolutions on Jerusalem and other relevant Security
Council resolutions,
Having discussed the situation at its formal meeting on 27 September
1996, with the participation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of a number of
countries,
Concerned about the difficulties facing the Middle East peace process
and the deterioration of the situation, including inter alia
its impact on the living conditions of the Palestinian people, and urging the
parties to fulfil their obligations, including the
agreements already reached,
Concerned about developments at the Holy Places of Jerusalem,
1. Calls for the immediate cessation and reversal of all acts which have
resulted in the aggravation of the situation, and which have negative
implications for the Middle East peace process;
2. Calls for the safety and protection of
Palestinian civilians to be ensured;
3. Calls for the immediate resumption of
negotiations within the
4. Decides to follow closely the situation and to
remain seized of the matter.
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Adopted with 14 votes in favour,
none
against and 1 abstention (
96-25724 (E)