United Nations Security Council Resolution 285

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UN Security Council
Resolution 285
A Christian Militia on Patrol along the Lebanese border (FL45949501).jpg
Lebanese border
DateSeptember 5 1970
Meeting no.1,551
CodeS/RES/285 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in the Middle East
Voting summary
  • 14 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 1 abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 285, adopted on September 5, 1970, at 14 words is the shortest UNSC resolution ever adopted (with one word less than 279); it reads simply "Demands the complete and immediate withdrawal of all Israeli armed forces from Lebanese territory."

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The resolution was adopted by 14 votes to none, while the United States abstained. The resolution came in the context of Palestinian insurgency in South Lebanon.

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