United Nations S/RES/1.

0 (2024)

Di Security Council Distr.: General

29 June 2024

Draft Resolut

Adopted by the Security Council at its meeting on 29 June 2024

Sponsors: United States of America

Signatories: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Republic of India, Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia

The Security Council,

Guided by the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations,

Recalling its resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 446 (1979), 452 (1979), 465 (1980), 468 (1980),
469 (1980), 471 (1980), 476 (1980), 478 (1980), 484 (1980), 592 (1986), 605 (1987), 607 (1988),
608 (1988), 636 (1989), 641 (1989), 672 (1990), 673 (1990), 681 (1990), 694 (1991), 726 (1992),
799 (1992), 904 (1994), 1073 (1996), 1322 (2000), 1397 (2002), 1402 (2002), 1403 (2002), 1405
(2002), 1435 (2002), 1515 (2003), 1544 (2004), 1850 (2008), and 1860 (2009),

Emphasizing the importance of political and diplomatic efforts to enhance international cooperation,
Reaffirming the sovereign right of nations to determine their own legitimate security requirements
and military capabilities necessary for self- defense,

Recalling the Madrid principles and the land for peace initiative,

Deeply regretting the continued deterioration of the situation on the ground in Israel and the State of
Palestine,

Reaffirming its vision of a region where two democratic states, Israel and the State of Palestine, live
side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders,

Emphasizing that the status quo is not sustainable and that significant steps, consistent with the
transition contemplated by prior agreements, are urgently needed to stabilize the situation and
reverse negative trends on the ground,

Taking into consideration that the Gaza Strip constitutes an integral part of the Palestinian territory
occupied in 1967,

Deeply concerned by all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of the violent non-State
actors , as well as all acts of provocation, incitement and destruction,

Reaffirming that the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as well as their
means of delivery, constitutes a threat to international peace and security,

Reaffirming the obligation of both parties to comply fully with the provisions of international
humanitarian law,
Recognizing that security measures alone cannot address the escalating tensions, and calling for
significant steps to be taken to restore confidence and hope in the viability of peace negotiations,

Noting with deep concern the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
(UNOCHA) report that over 2 million Palestinians require humanitarian assistance in 2024,

Observing the role of regional partners in facilitating dialogue and promoting stability in the Middle
East,

Reaffirming the importance of maintaining the historic status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem,
including the Haram al-Sharif,

Reaffirming its commitment to sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all
States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,

Recalling the importance of Member States fulfilling all of their obligations under the Charter of the
United Nations,

Recognizing that development, security, and human rights are mutually reinforcing and are vital to an
effective and comprehensive approach to countering terrorism, and underlining that a particular goal
of counter-terrorism strategies should be to ensure sustainable peace and security,

Recalling that ISIL originated as a splinter group of Al-Qaida, and recalling further that any
individual, group, undertaking, or entity supporting ISIL or Al-Qaida is eligible for listing,

Reaffirming the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, particularly Articles 2(1),
2(4), and 2(7), which emphasize the sovereign equality of all its Member States, the prohibition of
the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, and
the principle of non-intervention,

Recognizing the significance of diplomatic immunity as established under the Vienna Convention
on Diplomatic Relations (1961) and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963),

Alarmed by the growing risks that certain States could misuse advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
and Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) to undermine strategic stability,

Recognizing the legitimate security concerns of states that host foreign military bases and the
agreements made in mutual consent for the establishment of such bases,

Noting with concern instances where foreign military personnel have been implicated in criminal
activities and the challenges faced by host States in prosecuting such cases due to diplomatic
immunity provisions,

Deeply disturbed by the use of excessive force, torture and other human rights violations against
peaceful protesters and dissenting voices by authoritarian regimes,

Reaffirming also the United Nations should continue to play a leading role in promoting dialogue on
the use of Artificial Intelligence in the context of international security,

Taking into consideration the international recognition, the United States of America’s National
Security Presidential Directive 62 ( NSDP 62),

Recalling the St. Petersburg declaration of 1868, the Laws of Armed Conflicts(LOAC), the Geneva
convention of 1949 and its Additional Protocol amendment of 1977, the Arms Trade Treaty(ATT) of
2013,
Recalling the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, and its
Optional Protocol,

Reaffirming the need for all parties to armed conflict to respect the humanitarian principles of
humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence in order to ensure the provision of humanitarian
assistance, the safety of civilians receiving assistance and the security of humanitarian personnel and
United Nations and its associated personnel,

Recalling the inclusion of attacks intentionally directed against personnel involved in a humanitarian
assistance or peacekeeping mission in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, as long as
they are entitled to the protection given to civilians or civilian objects under the international law of
armed conflict, as a war crime in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court,

1)Requests all Member States to adopt and enforce strict national regulations governing the
development,deployment, and usage of weapons, ensuring that these regulations adhere to existing
international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and ethical principles;

2) Requests the expansion of the Abraham Accords framework to include Palestinian participation,
with United States-mediated economic incentives;

3) Recommends the creation of special economic zones in the West Bank, with streamlined access
for United States investors and companies;
4) Calls upon both parties to immediately cease all acts of violence and adhere to a strict ceasefire;

5) Emphasizes the immediate resumption of direct peace negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian
leadership;

6) Requests the expansion of humanitarian access to Gaza, including the opening of all necessary
border crossings;

7) Requests the Secretary-General to develop a comprehensive plan for economic development in

Palestinian territories;

8) Emphasizes the need for both parties to refrain from unilateral actions that could prejudice final
status issues;

9) Encourages Member States to increase their financial support to the United Nations Relief and
Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to address the humanitarian crisis;

10) Calls for the immediate halt to all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories,
including East Jerusalem;

11) Reaffirms the importance of ensuring the protection of civilians in all circumstances;
12) Requests both parties to take concrete steps towards implementing the two-state solution based
on pre-1967 borders;

13) Requests the immediate and unconditional release of all arbitrarily detained persons by both
parties;

14) Calls upon regional actors to support peace efforts and refrain from actions that could escalate
tensions;

15) Solemnly affirms full respect for International Humanitarian Law(IHL) by all parties involved in
the conflict;

16) Encourages the establishment of a mechanism for regular dialogue between Israeli and
Palestinian civil society organizations;

17) Requests the need for increased women's participation in peace processes and decision-making;

18) Calls for the protection of children's rights and their access to education in conflict-affected
areas;
19) Calls for the establishment of a comprehensive peace roadmap with specific milestones:

a) Immediate cessation of all hostilities and provocative actions,

b) Resumption of high-level negotiations within 30 days,

c) Agreement on border delineation within 6 months,

d) Resolution of Jerusalem's status within 1 year;

20) Further recommends the implementation of confidence-building measures which include:

a) Gradual removal of checkpoints in the West Bank,

b) Easing of restrictions on movement between Gaza and the West Bank,

c) Joint Israeli-Palestinian economic initiatives in border areas,

d) Cultural exchange programs for youth from both communities;

21) Further recommends the immediate address of the humanitarian situation in Gaza:

a) Unrestricted entry of essential goods and construction materials,

b) Restoration of 24-hour electricity supply,

c) Improvement of water and sanitation infrastructure,

d) Expansion of fishing zones to 20 nautical miles;

22) Calls for a phased approach to the settlement issue:

a) Immediate freeze on all settlement expansion,

b) Cessation of financial incentives for settling in occupied territories,

c) Gradual evacuation of isolated settlements,

d) Land swaps for large settlement blocs based on 1:1 ratio;

23) Emphasizes the need for security arrangements that address concerns of both parties:

a) Demilitarization of the future Palestinian state,

b) International guarantees for Israel's security,

c) Joint border patrols along the Jordan Valley,

d) Establishment of an early warning system against potential threats;

24) Requests the importance of addressing water scarcity:

a) Equitable redistribution of water resources,

b) Joint management of shared aquifers,

c) Development of new water sources through desalination,

d) Implementation of water-saving technologies in agriculture;

25) Calls for the protection and equal access to holy sites:

a) Establishment of an interfaith council for holy site management,

b) Guaranteed access for worshippers of all faiths,

c) Joint security measures to prevent violence at religious sites,

d) Preservation of the status quo at particularly sensitive locations;

26) Further recommends the development of a shared economic vision:

a) Creation of joint industrial zones in border areas,

b) Harmonization of trade regulations and standards,

c) Development of shared infrastructure projects,

d) Promotion of tourism packages encompassing both Israeli and

Palestinian sites;

27) Emphasizes the need for reconciliation and transitional justice:

a) Establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission,

b) Implementation of education programs promoting mutual understanding,

c) Support for civil society initiatives fostering dialogue,

d) Creation of joint memorials for victims of the conflict;

28) Further recommends the establishment of the “Comprehensive Middle East Peace and Security
Framework” (CMEPSF), which shall:

a) Assume a permanent institutional identity of multilateral formation

mandated in the discharge of the Israel-Palestine conflict,

b) Enable an open-ended organized manner of communication and bargaining

designed to bring into action a two-state solution,

c) Settle all matters regarding status, borders, Jerusalem and the settlements,

refugees, and security,

d) Function, and fall under Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations
and get their power from this resolution,

e) Stand on the foundation of the other previous peace processes such a the
Oslo Agreement and the Arab Peace Initiative,

f) From two members of each party, Israel and Palestine,

engagement of the main actors at the regional and international level,

g) To qualify the stream of the conflict, working groups should be created to

deal with particular aspects of the conflict, concerning borders and security,
Jerusalem, refugees, and economic, cooperation, and reconciliation, biennial
reviews and submit quarterly reports to the council on their work, yearly
report by the specialized agency of the United Nations General Assembly,
 i) Create a realistic plan of implementation of peace within the
first 18 months into the programme establishment,

j) Ensure compliance with all the Security Council decisions

related to the conflict;

29) Decides to remain seized of the matter.

 Annexure

Annexure: Comprehensive Middle East Peace and Security Framework (CMEPSF)

1. Formation:

a) The CMEPSF shall be established within 60 days of this resolution's adoption.

b) An initial organizing committee, consisting of representatives from Israel, Palestine, and the
UN, will oversee its formation.

c) The framework will be officially inaugurated at a high-level international conference.

2. Composition:

a) Core Members: Equal representation from Israel and Palestine (5 members each)

b) Regional Members: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia (1 member each)

c) International Observers: United States, European Union, Russia, China (1 member each)

d) UN Representative: Appointed by the Secretary-General

3. Mandate:

a) To facilitate and oversee negotiations on all final status issues

b) To implement relevant UN Security Council resolutions

c) To coordinate international aid and support for the peace process

 d) To monitor compliance with agreed-upon terms and conditions

e) To promote reconciliation and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians

4. Powers and Responsibilities:

a) Convene regular negotiation sessions between Israeli and Palestinian representatives

b) Establish and oversee specialized working groups on key issues

c) Propose and facilitate confidence-building measures

d) Mediate disputes and deadlocks in negotiations

e) Coordinate with international donors and aid organizations

f) Issue progress reports and recommendations to the UN Security Council

5. Decision-making:

a) Decisions require consensus among core members (Israel and Palestine)

b) Regional members have consultative roles

c) International observers may provide non-binding recommendations

d) The UN representative ensures compliance with international law and UN resolutions

6. Working Groups:

a) Borders and Security

b) Jerusalem and Holy Sites

c) Refugees and Right of Return

 d) Economic Cooperation and Development

e) Reconciliation and Civil Society Engagement

7. Reporting and Accountability:

a) Quarterly progress reports to the UN Security Council

b) Annual comprehensive report to the UN General Assembly

c) Public information sessions to ensure transparency

d) Independent audit of activities and fund utilization

8. Resources and Support:

a) Funded through voluntary contributions from UN member states

b) Administrative and logistical support provided by the UN Secretariat

c) Technical expertise drawn from relevant UN agencies and international organizations

9. Timeline:

a) Establishment: Within 60 days of resolution adoption

b) First plenary session: Within 90 days of establishment

c) Working groups operational: Within 120 days of establishment

d) Initial progress report: Within 6 months of first plenary session

e) Comprehensive peace plan: Within 18 months of establishment

10. Review and Modification:

a) The Security Council will review the CMEPSF's effectiveness annually

b) Modifications to the framework's structure or mandate require Security Council approval