Resolution 726 (1992) Adopted by the Security Council at its 3026th meeting,
on 6 January 1992

The Security Council,

Recalling the obligations of Member States under the United Nations Charter,

Recalling its resolutions 607 (1988), 608 (1988), 636 (1989), 641 (1989) and 694 
(1991),

Having been apprised of the decision of Israel, the occupying Power, to deport 
twelve Palestinian civilians from the occupied Palestinian territories,

1. Strongly condemns the decision of Israel, the occupying Power, to resume 
deportations of Palestinian civilians;

2. Reaffirms the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949 
to all the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including 
Jerusalem;

3. Requests Israel, the occupying Power, to refrain from deporting any 
Palestinian civilian from the occupied territories;

4. Also requests Israel, the occupying Power, the ensure the safe and immediate 
return to the occupied territories of all those deported;

5. Decides to keep the matter under review.