RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AND DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE SECURITY COUNCIL IN 1987

Part I. Questions considered by the Security Council under its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security
ITEMS RELATING TO THE MIDDLE EAST'
The situation in the Middle East

Decision
At its 2731 st meeting, on 15 January 1987, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Ireland, Israel and Lebanon to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/ 18581 and Corr. I and Add. I)".'

Resolution 594 (1987)
of IS January 1987
The Security Council,
Recaffing its resolutions 425 ( 1978), 426 (1978). 501 ( 1982), 508 ( 1982), 509 (1982) and 520 ( 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 12 January 1987.' and taking note of the observations expressed therein,
Tt1king note of the letter dated 6 January 1987 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General,'
Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,
I. Decides to extend the present mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further interim period of six months and twelve days. that is. until 31 July 1987;

' Resolutions or decisions on this question were al"' adopted by the

Council in 1967. 1968. 1969. 1970. 1971. 1972. 1973. 1974. 1975. IY76.

1977. 1978. 1979. 1980. 1981. 1982. 1983. IY84. IY!\5 and 1986.

' Sec Official Records of' the Sc·mrit1· Council. Fom·-wcoml kw;

Supplemt··ii f(JI· Jwwun·. Feimwn· allll Mcin·h 19H7.

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' /hid.. d(><:umcnt Sil8581 and. Corr.l and Add.l.

'/hid.. document Si18580.

2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and 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,' 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. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its mandate as defined in resolutions 425 ( 1978), 426 ( 1978) and all other relevant resolutions;
5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the Government of Lebanon and other parties directly concerned on the implementation of the present resolution and to report to the Security Council thercon.
Ac/OfJ/ed unanimoux/r 111 tire 273/xt meetin~.
Decision
On 13 February 1987. after consultations, the President made the following statement on behalf of the members of the Council:"
'"The members of the Security Council, mindful of the sovereignty. independence and territorial integrity of Lebanon, express their profound concern at the continued escalation of violence in certain parts of Lebanon. affecting the civilian population, particularly in and around Palestinian refugee camps.
.. Deeply alarmed by the tragic suffering undergone by the civilian population, particularly inside the Palestinian refugee camps. they call on the parties concerned to observe an immediate cease-fire and to permit access to these camps for humanitarian purposes.
' Sec Official Renm/.1 of' the Semri1.1· Cmmdl. Tlrirtr·tlrird )i'tu; Supplement fiw Jamwn·. Fehmary am/ March 197H. d<><:urm:nt S; I::!61 I .
'' SI I Hli91.