S/17535 SC

The Security Council, Having considered the letter dated 11 October 1985 (S/17509) which made a complaint against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Tunisia, which the latter having heard the statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Having noted with concern that the Israeli attack has caused heavy loss of human life and extensive material damage, Considering that, in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 4 of the Charter of the United Nations, all Member States shall refrain in their international relations 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, Gravely concerned at the threat to peace and security in the Mediterranean region posed by the air raid perpetrated on 11 October 1985 by Israel in the area of Hammam-Plage, situated in the southern suburbs of Tunisia, Drawing attention to the serious effects which the aggression carried out by Israel has on any initiative aimed at establishing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, 1. Condemns vigorously the act of armed aggression perpetrated by Israel against Tunisian territory in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and of international law and norms of conduct; 2. Demands that Israel refrain from perpetrating such acts of aggression or from the threat to do so. 1. Urgently requests the States Members of the United Nations to take measures demanding Israel to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States. 2. Reaffirms the right of all peoples to self-determination and independence. 3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly on the implementation of this resolution by 30 November 1985. 4. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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