The Security Council,
Taking note of the letters of the Permanent Representative of
Lebanon (S/12600 and S/12606) and the Permanent Representative
of Israel (S/12607),
Having heard the statements of the Permanent Representatives of
Lebanon and Israel,
Gravely concerned at the deterioration of the situation in the
Middle East, and its consequences to the maintenance of international
peace,
Convinced that the present situation impedes the achievement of
a just peace in the Middle East, Calls for strict respect for
the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence
of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries;
Calls upon Israel immediately to cease its military action against
Lebanese territorial integrity and withdraw forthwith its forces
from all Lebanese territory;
Decides, in the light of the request of the Government of Lebanon,
to establish immediately under its authority a United Nations
interim force for southern Lebanon for the purpose of confirming
the withdrawal of Israeli forces, restoring international peace
and security and assisting the Government of Lebanon in ensuring
the return of its effective authority in the area, the force to
be composed of personnel drawn from States Members of the United
Nations.
Requests the SecretaryGeneral to report to the Council within
twentyfour hours on the implementation of this resolution.