Resolution 1397
(March 12, 2002)
The Security
Council expressed its grave
concern at the continuation of the tragic
and violent events that had taken place in
the region since September 2000 and demanded
immediate cessation of all acts of violence,
including all acts of terror, provocation,
incitement and destruction. Adopting resolution 1397 by a
vote of 14 in favour to none against with
1 abstention (Syria), the Council affirmed
a vision of a region where two States, Israel
and Palestine, lived side by side within secure
and recognized borders. It also called upon
the Israeli and Palestinian sides and their
leaders to cooperate in the implementation
of the Tenet work plan and Mitchell
Report recommendations with the aim of
resuming negotiations on a political settlement.
“The
Security Council,
“Recalling all its previous relevant
resolutions, in particular resolutions 242
(1967) and 338 (1973),
“Affirming a vision of a region where
two States, Israel and Palestine, live side
by side within secure and recognized borders,
“Expressing its grave concern at the
continuation of the tragic and violent events
that have taken place since September 2000,
especially the recent attacks and the increased
number of casualties,
“Stressing the need for all concerned
to ensure the safety of civilians,
“Stressing also the need to respect
the universally accepted norms of international
humanitarian law,
“Welcoming and encouraging the diplomatic
efforts of special envoys from the United
States of America, the Russian Federation,
the European Union and the United Nations
Special Coordinator and others to bring about
a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in
the Middle East,
“Welcoming the contribution of Saudi
Crown Prince Abdullah,
“1. Demands immediate cessation of
all acts of violence, including all acts of
terror, provocation, incitement and destruction;
“2. Calls upon the Israeli and Palestinian
sides and their leaders to cooperate in the
implementation of the Tenet work plan and
Mitchell Report recommendations with the aim
of resuming negotiations on a political settlement;
“3. Expresses support for the efforts
of the Secretary-General and others to assist
the parties to halt the violence and to resume
the peace process;
“4. Decides to remain seized of the
matter.”
Sources: The United Nations |