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United Nations Security Council Resolution 471 was on the issue of the Israeli occupation and settlement activity in the Palestinian territories of East Jerusalem, the West Bank, Gaza Strip and the Golan Heights. It criticized the Israeli occupation of these territories. In addition, it expressed concern that Israel had failed to protect the civilians in the occupied territories and asked Israel to make compensation for damages suffered by civilians due to this lack of protection. Finally, it called upon Israel to comply with all relevant UN Security Council Resolutions and provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
Resolution 471 is a non-binding resolution and was adopted on June 5, 1980 under Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter at the 2226th meeting by 14 votes to none, with 1 abstention (United States of America).
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