United Nations Security Council Resolution 471

UN Security Council
Resolution 471
Date: 5 June 1980
Meeting no.: 2,226
Code: S/RES/471 (Document)

Vote: For: 14 Abs.: 1 Against: 0
Subject: Territories occupied by Israel
Result: Adopted

Security Council composition in 1980:
permanent members:

 CHN  FRA  UK  USA  USSR

non-permanent members:
 BAN  GDR  JAM  MEX  NIG
 NOR  PHI  POR  TUN  ZAM

Middle East

United Nations Security Council Resolution 471, adopted on June 5, 1980 under Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter 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 was adopted by 14 votes to none, with 1 abstention from the United States.

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