"They also urgently appeal to all concerned to facilitate the efforts of various Governments and United Nations agencies, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East as well as non-governmental organizations, to provide critically needed humanitarian assistance.
"Recalling their previous statements they reiterate their call for a speedy return to peace and a situation of normalcy and for the safeguarding of civilian lives in Lebanon."

(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six months, that is, until 30 November 1987:
(c) To request the Secretary-General to submit. at the end of this period, a report on the developments in the situation and the measures taken to implemenl resolution 338 ( 1973).
Adof>ted unaui111o11IIr at tire 27.JHth meetilrg.

On 19 March 1987, after consultations, the President made the following statement on behalf of the members of the Council: 7
"The members of the Security Council, mindful of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Lebanon, note with profound concern that, in spite of their previous statements, the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon have not been receiving the necessary humanitarian assistance and that the situation in those camps remains critical.
"Alarmed by the suffering of the civilian population in the camps, they therefore again urge all parties concerned urgently to facilitate the efforts of various United Nations agencies, particularly the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, as well as any other humanitarian assistance aimed at distributing food and medical supplies in the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon and, thus, at fulfilling a critically needed mission.
·:Recalling their previous statements, they reiterate their call for a speedy end to violence in and around the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon and a return to a durable peace and a situation of normalcy and for the safeguarding of civili:tn lives."
At its 2748th meeting, on 29 May 1987, the Council proceeded with the discussion of the item entitled '"The situation in the Middle East: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/18868)".'

Decision
At the same meeting, after the adoption of resolution 596 ( 1987), the President made the following statement:'"
"In connection with the resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council:
"'As is known, the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force" states, in paragraph 24: "Despite the present quiet in the Israel-Syria sector, the situation in the Middle East as a whole continues to be potentially dangerous and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached." That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the view of the Security Council."'
At its 2751st meeting, on 31 July 1987, the Council decided to invite the representatives of 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 (SI 18990)"."
Resolution 599 (1987)
or 31 .July 1987

Resolution 596 (1987)
of 29 May 1987
The Security Council, Having considered the report of the Secretary-Geneml on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force,'' Decides: (a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement immediately Security Council resolution 338 ( 1973):

The Security Council.
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 ( 1978), 50 I (1982), 508 ( 1982), 509 ( 1982) and 520 ( 1982), as well as all its resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,
Htn·ing studied the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 24 July 1987," and taking note of the observations expressed therein,
7itking note of the letter dated 16 July 1987 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.''

'Sill\756.
· Sec O.fjicial Recon/.1· of tire· Securit1· Council. Fortr-.\l'coml thu: Supplemelll.fi>r April. May ami June· 19Hi
''Ibid.. documcnl Slll\!!6!!.

'" Sill\8!!5. 11 See Official Record.1 o( the Sl'curitl' Council. Fortr-.\l'('(J/111 km:
Supplemem.f(,. July. Augu.1/1111ll Sel'l<'lllhc;,. 1987. "Ibid.. document Silli990.
'' /hid.· document S1 IK999.

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Re.~ponding 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 period of six months, that is, until 31 January 1988;
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 thereon.
Adopted 1111animou.fly at the 275/st meeting.

Resolution 603 (1987)
of 25 November 1987
The Security Council. Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force.'' Decides: (a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement immediately Security Council resolution 338 ( 1973 ): (b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six months, that is, until 31 May 1988; (c) To request the Secretary-General to submit. at the end of this period, a report on the developments in the situation and the measures taken to implement resolution 338 (1973).
Adopted llllllllimmu/1 '" Ill<' 27fl9th mee1i11g.
Decision

Decision
At its 2769th meeting. on 25 November 1987. the Council proceeded with the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East: report of the SecretaryGeneral on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/19263)"."

At the same meeting, after the adoption of resolution 603 ( 1987), the President made the following statement:'"
"In connection with the resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council:
"·As is known, the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force'' states, in paragraph 24: "Despite the present quiet in the Israel-Syria sector. the situation in the Middle East as a whole continues to be potentially dangerous and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached." That statement of the Secretary-General retlects the view of the Security Council."'

" See Official Record.1· of' the Sec11rit1· Collncil. Fm11'-.l·e,·oml )hn: Sllppll·melllf(Jr October. Nm;emm·r am/ De('l'mher /987. ·

"Ibid.. document S/1926.1. "S/19301.

The situation in the occupied Arab te"itories

Decisions
At its 2770th meeting, on I I December 1987. the Council decided to invite the representative of Israel to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the occupied Arab territories: letter dated 11 December 1987 from the Permanent Representative of Democratic Yemen to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/ 19333)"."
At the same meeting. the Council also decided. by a vote. that an invitation should be accorded to the representative of

the Palestine Liberation Organization to participate in the debate and that that invitation would confer upon it the same rights of participation as those conferred on a Member State when it was invited to participate under rule 37 of the provisional rules of procedure.
Atloptetl h1· Ill ,.o!n Jo I 1Ulll!<'d Stlltesof'Amaica). ll'iJ!t.J ah.II<'IJtioll.\ 11-'l'liiiCl'. (il'l'lllt/11\. Fetlcrul Rep11hlic ot: /talr. l!tJitnl 1\ing-
tlom of Gn·at Britaill 1111tl Non it-
em lrelwu/J.
At the same meeting. the Council further decided to extend an invitation to the Chairman of the Committee on

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