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United Nations Security Council Resolution 471

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Date
  
5 June 1980

Code
  
S/RES/471 (Document)

Meeting no.
  
2,226

Result
  
Adopted

United Nations Security Council Resolution 471

Subject
  
Territories occupied by Israel

Voting summary
  
14 voted forNone voted against1 abstained

United Nations Security Council Resolution 471, adopted on 5 June 1980 under Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter was on the issue of the Israeli occupation and settlement activity in the Palestinian territories of East Jerusalem, the West Bank, Gaza Strip and the Golan Heights.

It criticized the Israeli occupation of these territories. In addition, it expressed concern that Israel had failed to protect the civilians in the occupied territories and asked Israel to make compensation for damages suffered by civilians due to this lack of protection. Finally, it called upon Israel to comply with all relevant UN Security Council Resolutions and provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention.

Resolution 471 was adopted by 14 votes to none, with 1 abstention from the United States.

References

United Nations Security Council Resolution 471 Wikipedia


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