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UN Security Council
Resolution 497 |
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| Date: | 18 December 1980 |
| Meeting no.: | 2,320 |
| Code: | S/RES/498 (Document) |
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| Vote: | For: 12 Abs.: 2 Against: 1 |
| Subject: | Israel-Lebanon |
| Result: | Adopted |
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| Security Council composition in 1980: | |
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| non-permanent members: | |
| BAN GDR JAM MEX NIG | |
| NOR PHI POR TUN ZAM | |
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| UNIFIL checkpoint in 1981 | |
United Nations Security Council Resolution 498, adopted on December 18, 1981, after recalling resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 427 (1978), 434 (1978), 444 (1979), 450 (1979), 459 (1979), 467 (1980), 474 (1980), 483 (1980) and 490 (1981), considering the report from the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the Council noted the continuing need for the Force given the situation between Israel and Lebanon.
The resolution went on to extend the mandate of UNIFIL until June 19, 1982, commending the work the Force had done in the area. It reiterated its support for development efforts in Lebanon and requested help to the Government of Lebanon.
Resolution 498 was adopted by 13 votes to none, while East Germany and the Soviet Union abstained.
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