               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1402 (2002)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                30 March 2002




               Resolution 1402 (2002)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4503rd meeting,
               on 30 March 2002

                    The Security Council,
                    Reaffirming its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967, 338 (1973) of 22
               October 1973, 1397 (2002) of 12 March 2002, and the Madrid principles,
                    Expressing its grave concern at the further deterioration of the situation,
               including the recent suicide bombings in Israel and the military attack against the
               headquarters of the President of the Palestinian Authority,
                     1.    Calls upon both parties to move immediately to a meaningful ceasefire;
               calls for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian cities, including Ramallah;
               and calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with Special Envoy Zinni, and others, to
               implement the Tenet security work plan as a first step towards implementation of the
               Mitchell Committee recommendations, with the aim of resuming negotiations on a
               political settlement;
                     2.   Reiterates its demand in resolution 1397 (2002) of 12 March 2002 for an
               immediate cessation of all acts of violence, including all acts of terror, provocation,
               incitement and destruction;
                    3.    Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and the special
               envoys to the Middle East 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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