S/RES/2394 (2017)
United Nations
Security Council
Distr.: General
21 December 2017
Resolution 2394 (2017)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 8145th meeting, on
21 December 2017
The Security Council,
Noting with concern that the situation in the Middle East is tense and is likely
to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the
Middle East problem can be reached,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) of 6 December 2017 ( S/2017/1024) and
also reaffirming its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
Stressing that both parties must abide by the terms of the 1974 Disengagement
of Forces Agreement between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic and scrupulously
observe the ceasefire,
Concurring with the Secretary-General’s findings that the ongoing military
activities conducted by any actor in the area of separation continue to have the
potential to escalate tensions between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic, jeopardize
the ceasefire between the two countries, and pose a risk to the local civilian population
and United Nations personnel on the ground,
Expressing grave concern at all violations of the Disengagement of Forces
Agreement,
Stressing that there should be no military forces in the area of separation other
than those of UNDOF,
Strongly condemning the continued fighting in the area of separation, calling on
all parties to the Syrian domestic conflict to cease military actions in the UNDOF area
of operations and to respect international humanitarian law,
Condemning the use of heavy weapons by both the Syrian armed forces and
armed groups in the ongoing Syrian conflict in the area of separation, including the
use of tanks by the Syrian armed forces and opposition during clashes,
Echoing the Secretary-General’s call upon all parties to the Syrian domestic
conflict to cease military actions throughout the country, including in the UNDOF
area of operations,
Reaffirming its readiness to consider listing individuals, groups, undertaki ngs,
and entities providing support to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also
known as Da’esh) or to the Al-Nusra Front (also known as Jabhat Fateh al-Sham),
including those who are financing, arming, planning, or recruiting for ISIL or the
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