Historical Events tagged with "resolutions"
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Ceasefire Implemented in Lebanon-Israel Conflict
Ceasefire took effect following UN Resolution 1701, halting hostilities between Lebanon and Israel. This resolution, approved by the United Nations Security Council, aimed to establish a lasting peace in the region after 34 days of conflict, known as the Lebanon War. The fighting caused significant casualties and displacement, underlining the need for international intervention and a diplomatic solution.
Continue ReadingArab League Demands End to Iraq Invasion
The Arab League convened to vote on a resolution urging an immediate end to the invasion of Iraq by coalition forces. With a near-unanimous vote of 21 in favor and only one opposing, the resolution reflected regional solidarity against foreign military intervention. The meeting highlighted the tensions surrounding the U.S.-led invasion, which had begun just days earlier, on March 20, and underscored widespread opposition to perceived Western imperialism within the Arab world.
Continue ReadingApproval of the UN Partition Plan for Palestine
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution for the partition of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states. The plan aimed to address the conflicting nationalist claims in the region. The decision was met with widespread support from Jewish communities and opposition from Arab leaders, marking a significant pivot in Middle Eastern geopolitics. The partition was a response to growing tensions following World War II and the Holocaust, influencing countless lives and setting the stage for future conflicts.
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