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Expressing its grave concern further about the continuing Israeli demolition of
Palestinian homes and the eviction of numerous Palestinian families from East
Jerusalem neighbourhoods, as well as other acts of provocation and incitement,
including by Israeli settlers, in the city,
Expressing its concern about the Israeli excavations undertaken in the Old City
of Jerusalem, including in and around religious sites,
Reaffirming that the international community, through the United Nations, has
a legitimate interest in the question of the City of Jerusalem and in the protection of
the unique spiritual, religious and cultural dimensions of the city, as foreseen in
relevant United Nations resolutions on this matter,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the
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Reiterates its determination that any actions taken by Israel, the
occupying Power, to impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the Holy
City of Jerusalem are illegal and therefore null and void and have no validity
whatsoever, and calls upon Israel to immediately cease all such illegal and unilateral
measures;
Stresses that a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the question of
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the City of Jerusalem should take into account the legitimate concerns of both the
Palestinian and Israeli sides and should include internationally guaranteed
provisions to ensure the freedom of religion and of conscience of its inhabitants, as
well as permanent, free and unhindered access to the holy places by the people of all
religions and nationalities;
Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its
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sixty-sixth session on the implementation of the present resolution.
55th plenary meeting
30 November 2010
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