Adopted by the Security Council at its 6693rd meeting, on 21 December 2011
The Security Council,
Noting with concern that the situation in the Middle East is tense and is likely
to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force of 30 November 2011 (S/2011/748), and also
reaffirming its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
Expressing grave concern at the serious events that occurred in UNDOF’s area
of operations on 15 May and 5 June that put the long-held ceasefire in jeopardy,
Noting that evolving conditions in the region could have an impact on the
functioning of the Force,
1. Calls upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its resolution 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
2. Calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the operations of UNDOF and
to ensure the security of as well as unhindered and immediate access for the United Nations personnel carrying out their mandate, in conformity with existing agreements;
3. Recalls the obligation on both parties to fully respect the terms of the
1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement, and calls on the parties to exercise
maximum restraint and prevent any breaches of the ceasefire and the area of
separation;
4. Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force to implement the Secretary-General’s zero-tolerance
policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to ensure full compliance of its
personnel with the United Nations code of conduct, requests the Secretary-General to continue to take all necessary action in this regard and to keep the Security Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to take preventive and disciplinary action to ensure that such acts are properly investigated and punished in cases involving their personnel;
5. Welcomes the Secretary-General’s assessment of the operational capacity
of UNDOF and requests that he take steps to immediately implement the
recommendations as outlined in paragraph 12 of S/2011/748;
6. Decides to renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force for a period of six months, that is, until 30 June 2012;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to submit, at the end of this period, a
report on developments in the situation and the measures taken to implement
resolution 338 (1973).