United Nations
General Assembly
Resolution 237 (1967)
14 June 1967
The Security Council,
Considering the urgent need to spare the civil Populations and
the prisoners of the war in the area of conflict in the Middle East
additional sufferings,
Considering that essential and inalienable human rights should be
respected even during the vicissitudes of war
Considering that all the obligations of the Geneva Convention
relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War of 12 August 1949 /5 should
be complied with by the parties involved in the conflict,
1. Calls upon the Government of Israel to ensure the safety, welfare
and security of the inhabitants of the areas where military operations
have taken place and to facilitate the return of those inhabitants who
have fled the areas since the outbreak of hostilities ;
2. Recommends to the Governments concerned the scrupulous respect of
the humanitarian principles governing the treatment of prisoners of war
and the protection of civilian persons in time of war contained in the
Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949;/6
3. Requests the Secretary-General to follow the effective
implementation of this resolution and to report to the Security Council.
Adopted unanimously at the 1361st meeting.
5/ United Nations, Treaty Serics, vol. 75 (1950), No. 972.
6/ United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 75 (1950), Nos. 970-973.