Resolution 586 (1986)
of 18 July 1986

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978),
501 (1982), 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 520 (1982), as well
as all its resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 17 June
and 10 July 1986 15 and taking note of the observations expressed therein,

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon addressed to the Secretary-General of
7 July 1986, 16

Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further interim period of six months, that is, until! 19 January 1987;

2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon within
its internationally recognized boundaries;

3. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general
guidelines of the Force as stated in the report of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978,8 approved by resolution
426 (1978), and calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully with the Force for the full implementation of
its mandate;

4. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its
mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978)
and all other relevant resolutions:

5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the Government of Lebanon and other parties
directly concerned on the implementation of the present
resolution and to report ‘o the Security Council thereon.

Adopted unanimously at the
2699th meeting,



15 Ibid., Supplement for April. May and June 1986, document
S/18164, and ibid., Supplement for July, August and September 1986,
document S/18164/Add. 1.
16 Ibid., document S/18202.
