Resolution
The resolution calls for:
- Full cessation of hostilities (OP1)
- Israel to withdraw all of its forces from Lebanon in parallel with Lebanese and UNIFIL soldiers deploying throughout the South (OP2)
- A long term solution based on (OP8)
- Disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon (implying Hezbollah)
- No armed forces other than UNIFIL and Lebanese (implying Hezbollah and Israeli forces) will be south of the Litani River
- No foreign forces in Lebanon without the consent of its government
- Provision to the United Nations of all maps of land mines in Lebanon in Israel's possession
The Resolution at the same time also emphasizes:
- The importance of full control of Lebanon by the government of Lebanon (OP3)
- The need to address urgently the unconditional release of the abducted Israeli soldiers, that have given rise to the current crisis.
The resolution also reiterates the Security Council's strong support for
- Full respect for the Blue Line (OP 4)
- The territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders (OP 5)
Read more about this topic: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701
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