French Draft Resolution, November 28, 2014
French Draft Resolution, November 28, 2014
PP2. Reiterating its vision of a region where two democratic states, Israel and
Palestine, live side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders (R. 1850
et language UE)
PP3 bis. Recalling General Assembly resolution 181 (II) of 29 November 1947 and
its recommendation on the question of Palestine and the establishment of the
independence of the Arab and Jewish States.
PP5 Underlining that the Gaza Strip constitutes an integral part of the territory
occupied in 1967 and will be a part of the Palestinian state (R. 1860) and calling for
a sustainable solution to the situation in the Gaza Strip,
PP7. Reaffirming that a just, lasting and peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict can only be based on an enduring commitment to mutual recognition,
freedom from violence, incitement and terror, and the two state solution, building
on previous agreements and obligations and stressing that the only viable solution
to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an agreement that ends the occupation that
began in 1967, resolves all permanent status issues as previously defined by the
parties, and fulfills the aspirations of both parties,
PP8, Condemning all violence and hostilities directed against civilians and all acts of
terrorism, and reminding all States of their obligations under resolution 1373
(2001) ( Gaza resolution, September 2014),
PP9. Reaffirming the right of all States in the region to live in peace within secure
and internationally recognized borders (R. 1860)
PP10. Noting with appreciation the efforts of the United States in 2013/14 to take
forward negotiations aimed at a final settlement,
PP11. Aware of its responsibilities to help secure a long-term solution to the conflict,
OP1. Affirms the urgent need to attain, no later than 24 months after the adoption of
this resolution, of a just, lasting and comprehensive solution that fulfills the vision of
two independent, democratic and prosperous states, Israel and a sovereign,
contiguous and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security
within mutually and internationally recognized borders;
OP2. Decides that the negotiated solution will be based on the following parameters:
- borders based on 4 June 1967 lines with mutually agreed limited equivalent
land swaps:
- security arrangements that respect the sovereignty of a non-militarized state of
Palestine, including through a full and phased withdrawal of Israeli security
forces which will end the occupation that began in 1967 over and agreed
transition period in a reasonable timeframe, and that ensure the security of both
Israel and Palestine through effective border security and by preventing the
resurgence of terrorism and deal effectively with security threats with new and
vital threats in the region;
- an agreed, just, fair, and realistic solution to the refugee question, including a
viable mechanism to provide for repatriation, resettlement, compensation and
other agreed measures for a conclusive resolution;
- Jerusalem as the shared capital of the two States which fulfills the aspirations of
both parties and protects freedom of worship;
- An agreed settlement of other outstanding issues, including water
OP3. Recognizes that the final status agreement shall put an end all claims and to the
occupation and lead to immediate mutual recognition
OP3 bis. Affirms that the definition of a plan and schedule for implementing the
security arrangements shall be placed at the hear of the negotiations within the
framework established by this resolution;
OP4. Looks forward to welcoming Palestine as a full member of the United Nations
OP5, Urges both parties to engage seriously in the world of building trust and to act
together in the pursuit of peace by negotiating in good faith and eschewing
provocative acts or statements and also calls upon all states and international
organization to contribute to an atmosphere conductive to negotiations;
OP6. Calls for a renewed negotiation framework that ensures the close involvement,
along side the parties, of major stakeholders, to provide political support as well as
concrete support for post-conflict arrangements, to help the parties reach an
agreement within the established timeframe and implement all aspects of the final
status;
OP8. Calls upon both parties to abstain from any new action, including activities that
could undermine the viability of a two-state solution on the basis of the parameters
defined in this resolution;