The Applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention in the OPT
OPT

Resolution 259 (1968) of 27 September 1968


The Security Council,

Concerned with the safety, welfare and security of the inhabitants of the Arab 
territories under military occupation by Israel following the hostilities of 5 
June 1967,

Recalling its resolution 237 (1967) of 14 June 1967,

Noting the report by the Secretary-General, contained in document S/8699,1/ and 
appreciating his efforts in this connexion,

Deploring the delay in the implementation of resolution 237 (1967) because of 
the conditions still being set by Israel for receiving a Special Representative 
of the Secretary-General,

1. Requests the Secretary-General urgently to dispatch a Special Representative 
to the Arab territories under military occupation by Israel following the 
hostilities of 5 June 1967, and to report on the implementation of resolution 
237 (1967);

2. Requests the Government of Israel to receive the Special Representative of 
the Secretary-General, to co-operate with him and to facilitate his work;

3. Recommends that the Secretary-General be afforded all co-operation in his 
efforts to bring about the implementation of the present resolution and 
resolution 237 (1967).

Adopted at the 1454th meeting by 12 votes to none, with 3 abstentions (Canada, 
Denmark, United States of America).

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