Historical Documents
Draft Security Council Resolution demanding Israeli withdrawal from Gaza (5 October 2004)
The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt this resolution that would have demanded Israel halt all military operations in northern Gaza and withdraw from the area. The United States vetoed the draft, which received 11 votes in favour, with Germany, Romania and the United Kingdom abstaining.
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"The Security Council,
"Reaffirming its previous resolutions, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 446 (1979), 1322 (2000), 1397 (2002), 1402 (2002), 1403 (2002), 1405 (2002), 1435 (2002), 1515 (2003) and 1544 (2004),
"Expressing its grave concern at the continued deterioration of the situation on the ground in the Palestinian territory occupied by Israel since 1967,
"Condemning the broad military incursion and attacks by the Israeli occupying forces in the area of Northern Gaza Strip, including in and around the Jabaliya refugee camp, resulting in extensive human casualties and destruction and exacerbating the dire humanitarian situation,
"Reiterating its call upon Israel, the occupying Power, to abide scrupulously by its legal obligations and responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilians in Time of War of 12 August 1949,
"Recalling the obligations of the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel under the Road Map,
"Condemning all acts of violence, terror, excessive and indiscriminate use of force, and physical destruction,
"Reaffirming its support for the Road Map endorsed in its resolution 1515 (2003),
"1. Demands the immediate cessation of all military operations in the area of Northern Gaza and the withdrawal of the Israeli occupying forces from that area;
"2. Reiterates its call for the cessation of violence and for respect of and adherence to legal obligations, including those under international humanitarian law;
"3. Calls on Israel, the occupying Power, to ensure the unfettered access and safety of United Nations personnel and all medical and humanitarian aid workers to provide emergency assistance to the civilian population, and calls for the respect of the inviolability of the facilities of the United Nations agencies in the field, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA);
"4. Calls on both parties to immediately implement their obligations under the Road Map and with this goal in mind closely cooperate with the 'Quartet';
"5. Decides to remain seized of the matter."
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