Summary
The Security Council resolution of 20 August 1980, adopted by 14 votes to none with 1 abstention (United States), which censured in the strongest terms Israel’s enactment of the “basic law” on Jerusalem, determined that all Israeli measures which have altered or purport to alter Jerusalem’s character and status, and in particular that law, are null and void and must be rescinded forthwith, decided not to recognize the law, and called on States with diplomatic missions at Jerusalem to withdraw them (Resolution 478 (1980): The Basic Law on Jerusalem (20 August 1980), PDF p.1).
Details
- The resolution recalls resolution 476 (1980), notes that Israel has not complied with it, and reaffirms the Council’s determination to examine practical ways and means under the UN Charter to secure 476’s full implementation in the event of non-compliance (Resolution 478 (1980): The Basic Law on Jerusalem (20 August 1980), PDF p.1).
- Paragraph 2 affirms the enactment constitutes a violation of international law and does not affect the continued application of the Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949 in the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied since June 1967, including Jerusalem; paragraph 6 requests the Secretary-General to report on implementation before 15 November 1980, and paragraph 7 decides to remain seized of the situation (PDF p.1).
Related pages
Resolution 478 (1980): The Basic Law on Jerusalem (20 August 1980), UN Security Council Resolution 476, City of Jerusalem, Basic Laws, Fourth Geneva Convention