Referring to the humanitarian principles of the Geneva Conventions of 194933 and to the obligations arising from the regulations annexed to The Hague Convention of 1907, 34
Recalling its resolutions 512 (1982) and 513 (1982),
I . Demands that the Government of Israel lift immediately the blockade of the city of Beirut in order to permit the dispatch of supplies to meet the urgent needs of the civilian population and allow the distribution of aid provided by United Nations agencies and by non-governmental organizations, particularly the International Committee of the Red Cross;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to transmit the text of the present resolution to the Government of Israel and to keep the Security Council informed of its implementation.
Adopted at the 2385th meeting by 14 to none. M

Resolution 516 (1982)
of l August 1982

The Security ( 'ouncil,
Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982), 511 ( 1982), 512 (1982) and 513 (1982),
Recalling its resolution 515 (1982),
Alarmed by the continuation and intensification of military activities in and around Beirut,
Taking note of the latest massive violations of the ceasefire in and around Beirut,
I. Confirms its previous resolutions and demands an ~~1med_iat~ cease-fire, and a cessation of all military activtttes w1thm Lebanon and across the Lebanese-Israeli border;
. 2. Authorizes the Secretary-General to deploy immedlat~ly, on the request of the Government of Lebanon, United Nat10ns observers to monitor the situation in and around Beirut;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to report back to the Security Council on compliance with the present resolution as soon as possible and not later than four hours from now.

Adopted unanimouslv at the

2386th meeting.

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Decisions
At the 2387th meeting, on 3 August 1982, the President read out the following statement: 17
''Following consultations with the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf in connection with the present grave situation in Lebanon:
'.' ' I. The members of the Security Council are scnously concerned at the prevailing high state of tenswn and at reports of military movements and continued outbreaks of tiring and shelling in and around
'" One member (United States of America) did not participate in the vntmg.
'· Dncumrm Si I 'i 1"2. incorporated in the record of the 2387th meeting

Beirut, contrary to the demand in resolution 516 (1982), which was adopted at 1325 hours, New York time, on I August 1982, for an immediate cease-fire and ce~ sation of all military activities within Lebanon anJ across the Lebanese-Israeli border. They consider it vital that these provisions be fully implemented.
" '2. The members of the Security Council have taken note of the Secretary-General's reports submitted pursuant to resolution 516 (1982). 38 They express full support for his efforts and for the steps he has taken. following the request of the Government of Lebanon, to secure the immediate deployment of United Nations observers to monitor the situation in and around Beirut. They note with satisfaction from the SecretaryGeneral's report that some of the parties have already assured General Erskine of their full co-operation for the deployment of United Nations observers and thev call urgently on all of the parties to co-operate fully i;1 the effort to secure effective deployment of the oh· servers and to ensure their safety.
" '3. They insist that all parties must observe strictly the terms of resolution 516 (1982). They call further for the immediate lifting of all obstacles to the dispatch of supplies and the distribution of aid to meet the urgent needs of the civilian population in accordance with previous resolutions of the Council. The members of the Security Council will keep the situation under close review. ' ''
At its 2389th meeting, on 4 August 1982, the Counnl decided to invite the representatives of Cuba and India to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the questit'n

Resolution 517 (1982)
or 4 August 1982

The Security Council,

Deeply shocked and alarmed by the deplorable conse quences of the Israeli invasion of Beirut on 3 August 19R~ ,

I. Reconfirms its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (19R2l. 512 (1982), 513 (1982), 515 (1982) and 516 (1982):

2. Confirms once again its demand for an immediate cease-fire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon:

3. Censures Israel for its failure to comply with thl' above resolutions;

4. Calls for the prompt return of Israeli troops which

have moved forward subsequent to 1325 hours, eastern da\

light time, on I August 1982;

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5. Takes note of the decision of the Palestine Liberati011 Organization to move the Palestinian armed forces fron1 Beirut;

6. Expresses its appreciation for the efforts and step~ taken by the Secretary-General to implement the provision . of resolution 516 ( 1982) and authorizes him. as an i111111·

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diate step, to increase the number of United Nations observers in and around Beirut;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of the present resolution as soon as possible and not later than 1000 hours, eastern daylight time, on 5 August 1982;
8. Decides to meet at that time, if necessary, in order to consider the report of the Secretary-General and, in case of failure to comply by any of the parties to the conflict, to consider adopting effective ways and means in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.
Adopted at the 2389th meeting by 14 votes to none, with I abstention (United States of America).
Resolution 518 (1982)
of 12 August 1982
The Security Council. Recalling its resolutions 508 ( 1982), 509 (1982), 511 ( 1982), 512 (1982), 513 (1982), 515 (1982), 516 (1982) and 517 (1982), Expressing its most serious concern about continued military activities in Lebanon and, particularly, in and around Beirut, I . Demands that Israel and all parties to the conflict observe strictly the terms of Security Council resolutions relevant to the immediate cessation of all military activities within Lebanon and, particularly, in and around Beirut; 2. Demands the immediate lifting of all restrictions on the city of Beirut in order to permit the free entry of supplies to meet the urgent needs of the civilian population in Beirut; 3. Requests the United Nations observers in, and in the vicinity of, Beirut to report on the situation; 4. Demands that Israel co-operate fully in the effort to secure the effective deployment of the United Nations ob~ervers, as requested by the Gove_mment of Lebanon, and m such a manner as to ensure their safety; 5. Requests the Secretary-General to report as soon as possible to the Security Council on the implementation of the present resolution; 6. Decides to meet, if necessary, in order to consider the situation upon receipt of the report of the SecretaryGeneral.
Adopted unanimously at the 2392nd meeting.
Decision
At its 2393rd meeting. on 17 August 1982. the Council proceeded with the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East: report of the SecretaryGeneral on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/15357)". >s

Resolution 519 (1982)
of 17 August 1982
The Security Council. Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978). 427 (1978), 434 (1978), 444 (1979), 450 (1979), 459 (1979). 467 (1980), 483 (1980), 488 (1981), 490 (1981), 498 (1981). 501 (1982) and 511 (1982),
Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 ( 1982l. as well as subsequent resolutions on the situation in Lebanon.
Having studied with grave concern the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon39 and noting its conclusions and recommenda tions and the wishes of the Government of Lebanon as sel out therein,
Bearing in mind the need, pending an examination hy the Security Council of the situation in all its aspects, to preserve in place the capacity of the United Nations to assist in the restoration of the peace and of the authority of the Govern ment of Lebanon throughout Lebanon,
I. Decides to extend the present mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further interim pe riod of two months, that is, until 19 October 1982;
2. Authorizes the Force during that period to continue to carry out, in addition, the interim tasks in the humani tarian and administrative fields assigned to it in paragraph 2 of resolution 511 (1982);
3. Calls on all concerned, taking into account para graphs 5, 8, and 9 of the report of the Secretary-General on the Force, to extend full co-operation to it in the discharge of its tasks;
4. Supports the efforts of the Secretary-General. with a view to optimum use of observers of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, as envisaged by relevant resolutions of the Security Council;
5. Decides to consider the situation fully and in all its aspects before 19 October 1982.
Adopted at the 239Jrd meeting hr I3 votes tu none, with 2 ahsten tions (Poland. Union of S<·vift Socialist Repuhlics).

Decision

At its 2394th meeting, on 16 September 1982, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Kuwait and the Syrian Arab Republic to participate. without vote. in the discussion of the item entitled:

"The situation in the Middle East:

·'(a) Letter dated 4 June 1982 from the Perrna nent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nation'>

addressed to the President of the Securitv Council

(S/15162); 16

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"(b) Letter dated 28 July 1982 from the Permanent

Representatives of Egypt and France to the United

Nations addressed to the President of the Securitv Coun

cil (S/15316);'~

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'" /bid . document S/15~~7.

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