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The Security Council,
Considering the urgent need to spare the civil populations and the prisoners of
the war in the area of conflict in the Middle East additional sufferings,
Considering that essential and inalienable human rights should be respected even
during the vicissitudes of war,
Considering that all the obligations of the Geneva Convention relative to the
Treatment of Prisoners of War of 12 August 1949 1/ should be complied with by
the parties involved in the conflict,
1. Calls upon the Government of Israel to ensure the safety, welfare and
security of the inhabitants of the areas where military operations have taken
place and to facilitate the return of those inhabitants who have fled the areas
since the outbreak of hostilities;
2. Recommends to the Governments concerned the scrupulous respect of the
humanitarian principles governing the treatment of prisoners of war and the
protection of civilian persons in time of war contained in the Geneva
Conventions of 12 August 1949;2/
3. Requests the Secretary-General to follow the effective implementation of this
resolution and to report to the Security Council.
Adopted unanimously at the 1361st meeting. |