               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1515 (2003)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              19 November 2003




               Resolution 1515 (2003)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4862nd meeting, on
               19 November 2003

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions 242
               (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and the Madrid principles,
                    Expressing its grave concern at the continuation of the tragic and violent
               events in the Middle East,
                    Reiterating the demand for an immediate cessation of all acts of violence,
               including all acts of terrorism, provocation, incitement and destruction,
                     Reaffirming its vision of a region where two States, Israel and Palestine, live
               side by side within secure and recognized borders,
                   Emphasizing the need to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the
               Middle East, including the Israeli-Syrian and Israeli-Lebanese tracks,
                    Welcoming and encouraging the diplomatic efforts of the international Quartet
               and others,
                     1.   Endorses the Quartet Performance-based Roadmap to a Permanent Two-State Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (S/2003/529);
                     2.   Calls on the parties to fulfil their obligations under the Roadmap in
               cooperation with the Quartet and to achieve the vision of two States living side by
               side in peace and security;
                    3.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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