Resolution 542 (1983) of 23 November 1983
The Security Council,
Having considered the situation prevailing in northern Lebanon.
Recalling the statement made on this question by the President of the Security Council on 11 November 1983.
Deeply concerned by the intensification of the fighting, which continues to cause great suffering and loss of
human life,
1. Deplores the loss of human life caused by the events taking place in northern Lebanon;
2. Reiterates its call for the strict respect for the sovereignty, political independence and territorial
integrity of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries;
3. Requests the parties concerned immediately to accept a cease-fire and scrupulously to observe the cessation of
hostilities;
4. Invites the parties concerned to settle their differences exclusively by peaceful means and to refrain from the
threat or use of force;
5. Pays tribute to the work done by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near
East and by the International Committee of the Red Cross in providing emergency humanitarian assistance to the
Palestinian and Lebanese civilians in Tripoli and its surroundings;
6. Calls upon the parties concerned to comply with the provisions of the present resolution;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to follow the situation in northern Lebanon, to consult with the Government of
Lebanon, and to report to the Security Council, which remains seized of the question.
Adopted unanimously at the 2501st meeting.