Resolution 1402 (2002)
30 March 2002
Following is the text of a resolution approved by the UN Security Council
calling for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Ramallah and other
Palestinian cities.
Resolution 1402, drafted by Norway, was adopted on a 14-0 vote, with Syria
not participating in the vote in protest that the resolution was not stronger
in condemning Israel.
"The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967, 338
(1973) of 22 October 1973, 1397 (2002) of 12 March 2002 and the Madrid
principles,
Expressing its grave concern at the further deterioration of the
situation, including the recent suicide bombings in Israel and the military
attack against the headquarters of the president of the Palestinian Authority,
1. Calls upon both parties to move immediately to a meaningful cease-fire;
calls for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian cities, including
Ramallah; and calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with Special Envoy
Zinni, and others, to implement the Tenet security work plan as a first step
towards implementation of the Mitchell Committee recommendations, with the aim
of resuming negotiations on a political settlement;
2. Reiterates its demand in resolution 1397 (2002) of 12 March 2002 for an
immediate cessation of all acts of violence, including all acts of terror,
provocation, incitement and destruction;
3. Expresses support for the efforts of the secretary-general and the
special envoys to the Middle East to assist the parties to halt the violence
and to resume the peace process;
4. Decides to remain seized of the matter."