United Nations Security Council Resolution 339

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United Nations Security Council Resolution 339 was adopted on 23 October 1973, during the Yom Kippur War. The resolution was a follow-up to United Nations Security Council Resolution 338, which called for a ceasefire and the start of negotiations aimed at establishing a just and durable peace in the Middle East.

Background

The Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War, was fought from 6 to 25 October 1973 by a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel. The conflict began with a surprise attack on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. The war led to significant casualties and heightened tensions in the region.

Provisions

Resolution 339 reaffirmed the terms of Resolution 338, which called for an immediate ceasefire and the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 242. Resolution 339 specifically called for:

• The immediate and complete cessation of all hostilities.
• The return of the forces of the two sides to the positions they occupied at the time of the ceasefire.
• The dispatch of United Nations observers to supervise the ceasefire.

Voting

The resolution was adopted with 14 votes in favor, none against, and no abstentions. China, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, did not participate in the voting.

Aftermath

The adoption of Resolution 339 led to the establishment of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) to supervise the ceasefire and the disengagement of forces. The resolution played a crucial role in de-escalating the conflict and paved the way for subsequent peace negotiations, including the Camp David Accords.

See also

• United Nations Security Council Resolution 338
• United Nations Security Council Resolution 242
• Yom Kippur War
• Middle East conflict
• United Nations Emergency Force

External links

• [Link to the full text of the resolution]