"The Chinese representative has infonned me that China dissociates itself from this mauter."
At its 1765th meeting, on 8 April 1974, the Council, following the adoption of its agenda, proceeded with the discussion of the i'tem entitled ''The situation in .the Middle East: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Emergency Force (S/11148)''.6
Resolution 346 ( 1974)
of 8 Apl'il 197-1

the problems of the United Nations Emergency Force, including the urgent ones referred to in paragraph 71 of his report of 1 April 1974;
6. Further notes with satisfaction the SecretaryGeneral's intention to keep under constant review the required strength of the Force with a view to making reductions and economies when the situation allows;
7. Calls upon all Member States, particularly the parties concerned, to extend their full suppor't to the United Nations in the implementation of the present resolution;
8. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Counciil on a continuing basis as requested in resolution 340 ( 1973).
Adopted at the 1765th meet· ing by 13 votes to none.s

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 340 ( 1973) of 25 October and 341 {1973) of 27 October 1973 and the agreement reached by members of the Security Council on 2 November 1973,7
Having reviewed the functioning of the United Nations Emergency Force set up under these resolutions as reported by the Secretary-Generaij,
Noting from the report of ·the Secretary-General of 1 April 1974 (S/11248) that in the present circumstances the operation of the Uni:ted Nations Emergency Force is still required,
1. Expresses its appreciation to the States which have contributed troops to the United Nations Emergency Force and to those which have made voluntary financial and material contributions for the suppor·t of the Force;
2. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his efforts in implementing the decisions of the Security Council regarding the establishment and functioning of the United Nations Emergency Force;
3. Commends the United Nations Emergency Force for its contribution to efforts to achieve a just and durable peace in the Middle Eas·t;
4. Notes the Secretary-General's view that the disengagement of Egyptian and Israeli forces is only a first step towards the settlement of ·the Middle East problem and that the continued operation of the United Nations Emergency Force is essential not only for the maintenance of the present quiet in the Egypt-Israel sector but also to assist, if required, in further efforts fc.r the establishment of a just and durable peace in the Middle East and accordingly decides that, in accordance with the recommendation in paragraph 68 of the Secretary-General's report of 1 April 1974, the mandate of the United Nations Emergency Force, approved by the Security Council in its resolution 341 ( 1973), shall be extended for a further period of six months, that is, until 24 October 1974;
5. Notes with satisfaction that the Secretary-General is exerting every effort rto solve in a satisfactory way

Dedsion
At its 1766th meeting, on 15 April 1974, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Lebanon, Israel, the Syrian Arab Republic, Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to participate, without vote, in the di'''ll""i0n of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East: letter dated 13 April 1974 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addres<ed to the President of the Security Council (S/11264)".9
Resolution 3,1,7 (1974)
of 24 April 1974
The Security Council, Having considered the agenda item contained in doc-
ument S/Agenda/1769/Rev.l,
Having noted the contents of the letters dated 12 and 13 April 1974 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon (S/112639 and S/11264) and the letter dated 11 April 1974 from the Permanent Representative of Israel (S/11259),9
Having heard the statements of the Foreign Ministoc of Lebanon and of the representative of Israe~,
Recallinf? its previous relevant resolutions, Deeply disturbed at the continuation of acts of violence, Gravely concerned that such acts might endanger efforts now taking place to bring about a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, 1. Condemns Israel's violation of ·Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty and calls once more on

6 Ibid., Supplement for April, May and June 1974. 7 Ibid., Twenty-eighth Year. Supplement for October, November and December 1973, document S/11072.

I! Two members (China and Iraq) did not participate in the
voting.
9 See Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty-ninth
Year. Supplement for April, May and June 1974.

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