A/RES/55/133
Concerned about the continuing violation of the human rights of the
Palestinian people by Israel, the occupying Power, including the use of collective
punishment, closure of areas, annexation and establishment of settlements and the
continuing actions by it designed to change the legal status, geographical nature and
demographic composition of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including
Jerusalem,
Deeply concerned by the tragic events that have occurred since 28 September
2000 and have led to numerous deaths and injuries, mostly among Palestinians,
Gravely concerned about the severe restrictions on the movement of
Palestinian persons and goods,
Expressing support for the understandings reached at the summit convened at
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, and urging all parties concerned to implement those
understandings honestly and without delay,
Convinced of the positive impact of a temporary international or foreign
presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory for the safety and protection of the
Palestinian people,
Expressing its appreciation to the countries that participated in the Temporary
International Presence in Hebron for their positive contribution,
Convinced of the need for the full implementation of Security Council
resolutions 904 (1994), 1073 (1996) and 1322 (2000),
1.
Determines that all measures and actions taken by Israel, the occupying
Power, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem, in violation of the
relevant provisions of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian
Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949,3 and contrary to the relevant resolutions
of the Security Council, are illegal and have no validity and that such measures
should cease immediately;
2.
Condemns acts of violence, especially the excessive use of force against
Palestinian civilians, resulting in injury and loss of human life;
3.
Demands that Israel, the occupying Power, cease all practices and actions
which violate the human rights of the Palestinian people;
4.
Stresses the need to preserve the territorial integrity of all the Occupied
Palestinian Territory and to guarantee the freedom of movement of persons and
goods within the Palestinian territory, including the removal of restrictions on
movement into and from East Jerusalem, and the freedom of movement to and from
the outside world;
5.
Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to accelerate the release of all
remaining Palestinians arbitrarily detained or imprisoned, in line with agreements
reached;
6.
Calls for complete respect by Israel, the occupying Power, of all
fundamental freedoms of the Palestinian people;
7.
Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its
fifty-sixth session on the implementation of the present resolution.
83rd plenary meeting
8 December 2000
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