Security Council resolution 1095 (1997)on the Middle East situation, U.N. Doc. S/RES/1095 (1997).
The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March
1978, 501 (1982) of 25 February 1982, 508 (1982) of 5 June 1982, 509
(1982) of 6 June 1982 and 520 (1982) of 17 September 1982, as well as
all its resolutions on the situation in Lebanon, Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 20 January 1997 (S/1997/42) and
taking note of the observations expressed and the commitments
mentioned therein, Taking note of the letter dated 17 January 1997 from the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General
(S/1997/41), Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon, 1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon for a further period of six months, that is
until 31 July 1997; 2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally
recognized boundaries; 3. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general guidelines
of the Force as stated in the report of the Secretary-General of 19
March 1978 (S/12611), approved by resolution 426 (1978), and calls
upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully with the Force for
the full implementation of its mandate; 4. Condemns all acts of violence committed in particular against
the Force, and urges the parties to put an end to them; 5. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its mandate
as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and all other relevant
resolutions; 6. Encourages further efficiency and savings provided they
do not affect the operational capacity of the Force; 7. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations
with the Government of Lebanon and other parties directly concerned
with the implementation of the present resolution and to report to the
Security Council thereon.
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