Billo_Really,
et al,
I think there is some misinterpretation here relative to the arrangement, and competentcy.
Res 242 for starters that details the Palestine problem and clearly says that the Palestinians have to stop all acts of belligerence and talk peace and mutual borders. Try reading the authors notes on the finished article and you will see this spelt out.
242 doesn't say anything about negotiating borders.
It does tell Israel to get the **** off land that isn't theirs.
You're such a dumbass! You constantly repeat debunked talking points.
(COMMENT)
The commitment in S/RES/242 has been resolved by treaty. The Resolution was written in 1967. At that time the West Bank was sovereign territory of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as Annexed in April 1950 pursuant to the authority mandated by the "new
Jordanian parliament in which the Palestinian Arabs of the West Bank were equally represented"
(with the Palestinians exercising their "right of self-determination). In 1967, the Israelis, in their control of the West Bank, were --- in fact --- occupying sovereign "Jordanian Territory." Thus, the territorial dispute was between the "State of Israel" versus the "Hashemite Kingdom;"
(not the Palestinians).
It will be two decades next month, that the Treaty of Peace between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Israel (
A/50/73 S/1995/83) was concluded on the 9 January 1995. In that treaty, you will note that Article 3 defines the international boundary between Israel and Jordan.
You will also note that while the Treaty is concluded, "without prejudice to the status of the territory," it is also
"Aiming at the achievement of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East based an Security Council resolutions 242 and 338 in all their aspects."
You will also notice that pursuant to S/RES/242, the Treaty effectively terminates "all claims or states of belligerency and respect for and acknowledgment of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of every State in the area and their right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries free from threats or acts of force."
There is an argument to be made
(and litigated yet) that the territory between the Green Line
(armistice demarcation line between Israeli and Arab forces) and the former eastern boundary of Palestine under the Mandate were occupied (
Hague Regulations of 1907) by Israel in 1967 during the armed conflict between Israel and Jordan. Under customary international law, these are therefore occupied territories in which Israel had the status of occupying Power --- when it is actually under the authority of the Israeli Defense Force (
Article 42 of the Hague Regulation).
It is often generalized that the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem remain described as occupied Palestinian territories (oPt) and Israel has continued to have the status of Occupying Power. But the question remains, when did the Palestinians ever establish sovereignty over any of those territories? While one can argue that the
Palestinians Declared Independence in 1988, has the State of Palestine ever established Friendly Relations and Co-operation among States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations (
A/RES/2625)? Does it act as a nation that is committed to the Termination of all claims or states of belligerency and respect for and acknowledgment of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of every State? Is it really a nation, or something else?
(ANNEX in OBSERVATION)
Resolution 242 (1967)
of 22 November 1967
S/RES/242
The Security Council,
Expressing its continuing concern with the grave situation in the Middle East,
Emphasizing the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war and the need to work for a just and lasting peace in which every State in the area can live in security,
Emphasizing further that all Member States in their acceptance of the
Charter of the United Nations have undertaken a commitment to act in accordance with Article 2 of the
Charter,
1.
Affirms that the fulfilment of Charter principles requires the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East which should include the application of both the following principles:
(i) Withdrawal of Israel armed forces from
territories occupied in the recent conflict;
(ii) Termination of all claims or states of belligerency and respect for and acknowledgment of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of every State in the area and their right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries free from threats or acts of force;
2.
Affirms further the necessity
(a) For guaranteeing freedom of navigation through international waterways in the area;
(b) For achieving a just settlement of the refugee problem;
(c) For guaranteeing the territorial inviolability and political independence of every State in the area, through measures including the establishment of demilitarized zones;
3.
Requests the Secretary-General to designate a
Special Representative to proceed to the Middle East to establish and maintain contacts with the States concerned in order to promote agreement and assist efforts to achieve a peaceful and accepted settlement in accordance with the provisions and principles in this resolution;
4.
Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the progress of the efforts of the
Special Representative as soon as possible.
Adopted unanimously at the 1382nd meeting.
Resolution 338 (1973)
of 22 October 1973
S/RES/338
The Security Council
1. Calls upon all parties to the present fighting to cease all firing and terminate all military activity immediately, no later than 12 hours after the moment of the adoption of this decision, in the positions they now occupy;
2.
Calls upon the parties concerned to start immediately after the cease-fire the implementation of
Security Council resolution 242 (1967) in all of its parts;
3.
Decides that, immediately and concurrently with the cease-fire,
negotiations shall start between the parties concerned under appropriate auspices aimed at establishing a just and durable peace in the Middle East.
Adopted at the 1747th meeting by 14 votes to none.
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Most Respectfully,
R