Resolution 517 (1982)
of 4 August 1982

The Security Council,

Deeply shocked and alarmed by the deplorable consequences of the Israeli invasion of Beirut on 3 August 1982,

1. Reconfirms its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982),
512 (1982), 513 (1982), 515 (1982) and 516 (1982);

2. Confirms once again its demand for an immediate
cease-fire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon;

3. Censures Israel for its failure to comply with the
above resolutions;

4. Calls for the prompt return of Israeli troops which
have moved forward subsequent to 1325 hours, eastern daylight time, on 1 August 1982;

5. Takes note of the decision of the Palestine Liberation
Organization to move the Palestinian armed forces from
Beirut;

6. Expresses its appreciation for the efforts and steps
taken by the Secretary-General to implement the provisions
of resolution 516 (1982) and authorizes him, as an immediate step, to increase the number of United Nations observers in and around Beirut;

7. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Security Council on the implementation of the present
resolution as soon as possible and not later than 1000
hours, eastern daylight time, on 5 August 1982;

8. Decides to meet at that time, if necessary, in order
to consider the report of the Secretary-General and, in case
of failure to comply by any of the parties to the conflict, to
consider adopting effective ways and means in accordance
with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.

Adopted at the 2389th meeting by
14 votes to none, with 1 abstention (United States of America).
