intention, following the usual consultations with the parties - if the Council renewed the Force's mandate - to appoint MajorGeneral Roman Misztal (Poland) to the post of Commander of the Force with effect from 1 October 1991.
In a letter dated 3 May 1991,19 the President of the Security Council infonned the Secretary-General as follows:
"I have the honour to infonn you that your letter dated 26 April199118 concerning your intention to appoint Major-General Roman Misztal (Poland) to the post of Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force has been brought to the attention of the members of the Security Council. They agree with the proposal contained in your letter."
At its 2990th meeting, on 30 May 1991, the Council discussed the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/22631 and Add.l)".7

"As is known, the repo1t of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force20 states, in paragraph 23: '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 ofthe Middle East problem can be reached.' That statement of the Secretary-General refle<--ts the view of the Security Council."
At its 2997th meeting, on 31 July 1991, the Council discussed the item entitled "lhe situation in the Middle East: report of the Secretary-General on !he United Nations Interim Force in Let-anon (S!22829)".n
Resolution 701 (1991)
or 31 July 1991

Resolution 695 (1991)
or 30 May 1991
The Security Council,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force,20
Decides:
(a) To call upon the parties concerned to intplement immediately its resolution 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six months, that is, until 30 November 1991;
(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 unanimously at the Z990th meeting.
Decisions
At the same meeting, following the adoption of resolution 695 (1991), the President made the following statement:21
"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:

The SeCilrity 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 of21 July 1991,23 and taking note of the observations expressed therein,
Recalling the report of the Secretariat teant of 28 January 1991,24 and without prejudice to the views of Member States thereon,
Taking note of the letter dated 15 July 1991 from the Pennanent Representative of Lebanon to the. United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General,~
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 interim period of six months, that is, until 31 January 1992;
2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries;
3. Re-emphasizes the tenns of reference and general guidelines of the Force as stated in the report of the SecretaryGeneral of 19 March 1978,15 approved by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties concemed to cooperate fully with the Force for the full intplementation of its mandate;

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4. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and an other relevant resolutions;
5. 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.
Adopted unanimausly at the 2997th meel'ing

At its 3019th meeting, on 29 November 1991, the Council discussed the item entitled "lhe situation in the Middle East: report of the Secretary-f'.nmeral on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/23233 and Corr.l)".27
Resolution 722 (1991)
of 29 November 1991
The Security Council,

Decisions
At the same meeting, following the adoption of resolution 701 (1991), the President made the following statement on behalf of the Council:26
"lhe members ofthe Security Council have noted with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon23 submitted in conformity with resolution 684 (1991) of30 January 1991.
"lhey reaffirm their commitment to the full sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries. In this context, they assert that any State shall refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations.
"As the Council extends the mandate of the Force for a further interim period on the basis of resolution 425 (1978) of 19 March 1978, the members of the Council again stress the need for the implementation of that resolution in all its aspects. They express their appreciation for the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General and his staff in this regard. They reiterate their full support for the TaifAgreement and commend the Lebanese Government for the recent successful deployment of its army in the Sidon and Tyre regions in the process of extending its authority over all Lebanese territory.
"lhe members of the Council take this opportunity to commend the troops of the Force and the troop-contributing countries for their sacrifices and commitment to the cause of international peace and security under difficult circumstances."

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force,28
Decides:
(a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its resolution 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
(b) To renew the mandate ofthe United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six months, that is, until 31 May 1992;
(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 unanimously at IM 3019th
Decision
At the same meeting, following the adoption of resolution 722 (1991), the President made the following statement:29
"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 C'..ouncil:
"As is known, the report ofthe Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force28 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 ofthe Middle East problem can be reached.' That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the view of the Security Council."

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