"October 8, 1990 - 21 Palestinians killed, 150 wounded by Israeli forces at Haram al-Sharif when Palestinians protest at Jewish group, “Temple Mt Faithful” who attempt to place a cornerstone for the construction of the “3rd Temple”. Violence of Israeli security forces is condemned by SCR672 (12Oct; unanimous). Israel’s refusal to cooperate with UNSC-mandated mission is deplored by SCR673 (24Oct).
SCR672
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Resolution 672 (1990)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 2948th meeting on
12 October 1990
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http://domino.un.org/UNISPAL.NSF/be65b75f931fa995052567270057d45e/a77d1562d5f685aa852560dd0063a757!OpenDocumentThe Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 476 (1980) and 478 (1980),
Reaffirming that a just and lasting solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict must be based on its resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) through an active negotiating process which takes into account the right to security for all States in the region, including Israel, as well as the legitimate political rights of the Palestinian people,
Taking into consideration the statement of the Secretary-General relative to the purpose of the mission he is sending to the region and conveyed to the Council by the President on 12 October 1990,
1. Expresses alarm at the violence which took place on 8 October at the Al Haram al Shareef and other Holy Places of Jerusalem resulting in over twenty Palestinian deaths and to the injury of more than one hundred and fifty people, including Palestinian civilians and innocent worshippers;
2. Condemns especially the acts of violence committed by the Israeli security forces resulting in injuries and loss of human life;
3. Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to abide scrupulously by its legal obligations and responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention, which is applicable to all the territories occupied by Israel since 1967;
4. Requests, in connection with the decision of the Secretary-General to send a mission to the region, which the Council welcomes, that he submit a report to it before the end of October 1990 containing his findings and conclusions and that he use as appropriate all the resources of the United Nations in the region in carrying out the mission.
Adopted unanimously.
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Resolution 673 (1990)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 2949th meeting on
24 October 1990 link:
http://domino.un.org/UNISPAL.NSF/be65b75f931fa995052567270057d45e/3b28c7d6384fe1ea852560dd00639476!OpenDocumentThe Security Council,
Reaffirming the obligations of Member States under the United Nations Charter,
Reaffirming also its resolution 672 (1990),
Having been briefed by the Secretary-General on 19 October 1990,
Expressing alarm at the rejection of Security Council resolution 672 (1990) by the Israeli Government, and its refusal to accept the mission of the Secretary- General,
Taking into consideration the statement of the Secretary-General relative to the purpose of the mission he is sending to the region and conveyed to the Council by the President on 12 October 1990,
Gravely concerned at the continued deterioration of the situation in the occupied territories,
1. Deplores the refusal of the Israeli Government to receive the mission of the Secretary-General to the region;
2. Urges the Israeli Government to reconsider its decision and insists that it comply fully with resolution 672 (1990) and to permit the mission of the Secretary-General to proceed in keeping with its purpose;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council the report requested in resolution 672 (1990);
4. Affirms its determination to give full and expeditious consideration to the report.
Adopted unanimously.