United Nations Security Council Resolution 1544 – Middle East, incuding the Palestinian question

Resolution 1544 (2004)

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its previous resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 446 (1979), 1322(2000), 1397 (2002), 1402 (2002), 1403 (2002), 1405 (2002), 1435 (2002), and 1515(2003),

Reiterating the obligation of Israel, the occupying Power, to abide scrupulously by its legal obligations and responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of12 August 1949,

Calling on Israel to address its security needs within the boundaries ofinternational law,

Expressing its grave concern at the continued deterioration of the situation onthe ground in the territory occupied by Israel since 1967,

Condemning the killing of Palestinian civilians that took place in the Rafaharea,

Gravely concerned by the recent demolition of homes committed by Israel, theoccupying Power, in the Rafah refugee camp,

Recalling the obligations of the Palestinian Authority and the Government ofIsrael under the Road Map,

Condemning all acts of violence, terror and destruction,

Reaffirming its support for the Road Map, endorsed in its resolution 1515(2003),

1. Calls on Israel to respect its obligations under international humanitarian law, and insists, in particular, on its obligation not to undertake demolition of homescontrary to that law;

2. Expresses grave concern regarding the humanitarian situation ofPalestinians made homeless in the Rafah area and calls for the provision ofemergency assistance to them;

3. Calls for the cessation of violence and for respect of and adherence tolegal obligations, including those under international humanitarian law;

4. Calls on both parties to immediately implement their obligations underthe Road Map;

5. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 4972nd meeting,on 19 May 2004.