The Applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention in the OPT
OPT

Resolution 484 (1980) of 19 December 1980


The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 468 (1980) and 469 (1980),

Taking note of General Assembly resolution 35/122 F of 11 December 1980,

Expressing its grave concern at the expulsion by Israel of the Mayor of Hebron 
and the Mayor of Halhoul,

1. Reaffirms the applicability of the Geneva Convention relative to the 
Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, to all the 
Arab territories occupied by Israel in 1967;

2. Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to adhere to the provisions of the 
Convention;

3. Declares it imperative that the Mayor of Hebron and the Mayor of Halhoul be 
enabled to return to their homes and resume their responsibilities;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the implementation of the present 
resolution as soon as possible.

Adopted unanimously at the 2260th meeting. 

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