Security Council resolution 607 (1988) [Territories occupied by Israel]
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Date:
5 January 1988
Resolution 607 (1988) of 5 January 1988
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolution 605 (1987) of 22 December 1987,
Expressing grave concern over the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories,
Having been apprised of the decision of Israel, the occupying Power, to "continue the deportation" of Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories,
Recalling the Geneva Convention relative to the protection of civilian persons in time of war, of 12 August 1949, and in particular articles 47 and 49 of same,
1. Reaffirms once again that the Geneva Convention relative to the protection of civilian persons in time of war, of 12 August 1949, is applicable to Palestinian and other Arab territories, occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem,
2. Calls upon Israel to refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilians from the occupied territories;
3. Strongly requests Israel, the occupying Power, to abide by its obligation arising from the Convention;
4. Decides to keep the situation in the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem, under review.
Adopted unanimously at the 2780th meeting.
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