UN Security Council Resolution 468 | ||
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Date | 8 May 1980 | |
Meeting no. | 2,221 | |
Code | S/RES/468 (Document) | |
Subject | Territories occupied by Israel | |
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Result | Adopted | |
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Resolution 468 was adopted with 14 votes to none, and one abstention from the United States.
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