Historical Events tagged with "resolution 242"

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Politics & Government

UN Resolution 242 Promoting Middle East Peace

November 22nd, 1967 57 years ago

UN Security Council Resolution 242 was adopted to outline principles for peace negotiations in the Arab-Israeli conflict following the Six-Day War. It called for the withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied in the conflict and the recognition of every state's right to live in peace. The resolution was primarily aimed at creating a framework for future discussions between Israel and its Arab neighbors, setting a precedent for subsequent peace initiatives.

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