               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1397 (2002)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                12 March 2002




               Resolution 1397 (2002)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4489th meeting, on
               12 March 2002

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions
               242 (1967) and 338 (1973),
                     Affirming a vision of a region where two States, Israel and Palestine, live side
               by side within secure and recognized borders,
                     Expressing its grave concern at the continuation of the tragic and violent
               events that have taken place since September 2000, especially the recent attacks and
               the increased number of casualties,
                    Stressing the need for all concerned to ensure the safety of civilians,
                     Stressing also the need to respect the universally accepted norms of
               international humanitarian law,
                     Welcoming and encouraging the diplomatic efforts of special envoys from the
               United States of America, the Russian Federation, the European Union and the
               United Nations Special Coordinator and others, to bring about a comprehensive, just
               and lasting peace in the Middle East,
                    Welcoming the contribution of Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah,
                     1.    Demands immediate cessation of all acts of violence, including all acts of
               terror, provocation, incitement and destruction;
                     2.   Calls upon the Israeli and Palestinian sides and their leaders to cooperate
               in the implementation of the Tenet work plan and Mitchell Report recommendations
               with the aim of resuming negotiations on a political settlement;
                     3.    Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and others to
               assist the parties to halt the violence and to resume the peace process;
                    4.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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