United Nations Security Council Resolution 279

United Nations Security Council Resolution 279, adopted unanimously on May 12, 1970, at 15 words is the second shortest Security Council resolution ever adopted; it reads simply "The Security Council Demands the immediate withdrawal of all Israeli armed forces from Lebanese territory." The resolution came in the context of Palestinian insurgency in South Lebanon.

UN Security Council
Resolution 279
Lebanese border
DateMay 12 1970
Meeting no.1,537
CodeS/RES/279 (Document)
SubjectThe Situation in the Middle East
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
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Non-permanent members
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