United Nations Security Council Resolution 607

UN Security Council
Resolution 607
Date: 5 January 1988
Meeting no.: 2,780
Code: S/RES/607 (Document)

Vote: For: 15 Abs.: 0 Against: 0
Subject: Territories occupied by Israel
Result: Adopted

Security Council composition in 1988:
permanent members:

 CHN  FRA  UK  USA  USSR

non-permanent members:
 ALG  ARG  BRA  FRG  ITA
 JPN  NEP  SEN  YUG  ZAM

Israel and the occupied territories

United Nations Security Council Resolution 607, adopted unanimously on January 5, 1988, after recalling Resolution 605 (1987) and being informed of the decision of Israel to continue deportations of Palestinians in the occupied territories, the Council reaffirmed the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention referring to the protection of civilians in times of war.

The resolution called upon Israel to cease the deportations and abide by its obligations arising from the Geneva Conventions. The Council also decided to keep the situation under review.

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