United Nations Security Council Resolution 53 – The Palestine Question

53 (1948). Resolution of 7 July 1948

The Security Council,

Taking into consideration the telegram from the United Nations Mediator dated 5 July 1948,

Addresses an urgent appeal to the interested parties to accept in principle the prolongation of the truce for such period as may be decided upon in consultation with the Mediator.

Adopted at the 331st meeting by 8 votes to none, with 3 abstentions (Syria, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).