Blocked in its ability to order a military-political, settlement in Lebanon because of the conflicting views of the super powers, the Security Council met periodically in July 1982 and passed resolutions calling upon the warring parties to adhere to the humanitarian. principles of the Geneva Convention. In a reference to the Israeli siege, which involved cutting off food and water supplies to west Beirut, the Council unanimously called on Israel to resume such supplies. Text:
The Security Council,
Alarmed by the continued sufferings of the Lebanese and Palestinian civilians in South Lebanon and in West Beirut,
Referring to the humanitarian principles of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and to the obligations arising from the Regulations annexed to the Hague Convention of 1907,
Reaffirming its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 512 (1982),
1. Calls for respect for the rights of the civilian populations without any discrimination and repudiates all acts of violence against those populations;
2. Calls further for the restoration of the normal supply of vital facilities such as water, electricity, food and medical provisions, particularly in Beirut;
3. Commends the efforts of the Secretary-General and the action of international agencies to alleviate the sufferings of the civilian population and requests them to continue their efforts to ensure their success.