UN Documents for Middle East, including the Palestinian Question: Security Council Resolutions

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10 June 2024 S/RES/2735 This resolution on the war between Israel and Hamas welcomes the ceasefire proposal announced by US President Joe Biden on 31 May 2024. The resolution was adopted with 14 votes in favour and one abstention (Russia).
25 March 2024 S/RES/2728 This resolution demanded an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire. It also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. It was adopted with 14 votes in favour and one abstention (US).
22 December 2023 S/RES/2720 This resolution requested the Secretary-General to appoint a Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator tasked with establishing a UN mechanism for accelerating humanitarian consignments to Gaza. It was adopted with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions (Russia and the US).
15 November 2023 S/RES/2712 This was a resolution calling for "urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the Gaza Strip for a sufficient number of days" to enable unhindered humanitarian access. It was adopted with 12 votes in favour and three abstentions (Russia, the UK, and the US).
23 December 2016 S/RES/2334 This resolution condemned Israeli settlements and called for immediate steps to prevent violence against civilians, including acts of terror. It was adopted with 14 votes in favour and a US abstention.
8 January 2009 S/RES/1860 This resolution called for an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire leading to the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
16 December 2008 S/RES/1850 This resolution declared Council support for the Annapolis peace process and its commitment to the irreversibility of bilateral negotiations.
14 September 2005 S/RES/1624 This resolution called on states to take further measures to combat terrorism.
19 May 2004 S/RES/1544 This resolution called on Israel not to demolish homes in the Rafah refugee camp and expressed grave concern over the humanitarian situation in the Rafah area.
19 November 2003 S/RES/1515 This resolution stated the necessity for a two state solution and unanimously endorsed the Quartet’s Road Map.
13 December 2002 S/RES/1450 This resolution condemned the 28 November terrorist attacks in Kenya.
24 September 2002 S/RES/1435 This resolution demanded an end to Israeli attacks in Ramallah and urged the Palestinian Authority to bring to justice all those responsible for terrorist attacks against civilians.
19 April 2002 S/RES/1405 This resolution welcomed the Secretary-General’s initiative to establish a fact-finding team for the Jenin refugee camp.
4 April 2002 S/RES/1403 This resolution demanded implementation of resolution 1397.
30 March 2002 S/RES/1402 This resolution expressed concern at the worsening conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.