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Resolution 332

The Situation in Middle East

Abstract

Resolution 332 (1973) of 21 April 1973
The Security Council,

Having considered the agenda contained in document S/Agenda/1705,
Having noted the contents of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations
(S/10913)
Having heard the statements of the representatives of Lebanon and Israel,
Grieved at the tragic loss of civilian life,
Gravely concerned at the deteriorating situation resulting from the violation of Security Council resolutions,
Deeply deploring all recent acts of violence resulting in the loss of life of innocent individuals and the
endangering of international civil aviation,
Recalling the General Armistice Agreement between Israel and Lebanon of 23 March 1949 and the cease-fire
established pursuant to resolutions 233 (1967) of 6 June 1967 and 234 (1967) of 7 June 1967,
Recalling its resolutions 262 (1968) of 31 December 1968, 270 (1969) of 26 August 1969, 280 (1970) of 19 May
1970 and 316 (1972) of 26 June 1972,
1. Expresses deep concern over and condemns all acts of violence which endanger or take innocent human lives;
2. Condemns the repeated military attacks conducted by Israel against Lebanon and Israel's violation of Lebanon's
territorial integrity and sovereignty in contravention of the Charter of the United Nations, of the Armistice
Agreement between Israel and Lebanon and of the Council's cease-fire resolutions;
3. Calls upon Israel to desist forthwith from all military attacks on Lebanon.

Adopted at the 1711th meeting by 11 votes to none with 4 abstentions (China, Guinea, Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics, United States of America).

Topics
Israel, Lebanon, Middle East
Year
1973
Title
The Situation in Middle East
Related with resolutions
233 234 262 270 280 316
Security Council Composition
CHN FRA SUN GBR USA AUS AUT GIN IDN IND KEN PAN PER SDN YUG