Mideast situation/Palestine question – Calls for cease-fire, withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian cities – SecCo resolution

Resolution 1402 (2002)

   Adopted by the Security Council at its 4503rd meeting, on 30 March 2002

"The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967,  338 (1973) of 22 October 1973, 1397 (2002) of 12 March 2002 and  the Madrid principles,

Expressing its grave concern at the further deterioration  of the situation, including the recent suicide bombings in  Israel and the military attack against the headquarters of the  president of the Palestinian Authority,

1. Calls upon both parties to move immediately to a  meaningful cease-fire; calls for the withdrawal of Israeli  troops from  Palestinian cities, including Ramallah; and calls  upon the parties to cooperate fully with Special Envoy Zinni,  and others, to implement the Tenet security work plan as a  first step towards implementation of the Mitchell Committee  recommendations, with the aim of resuming negotiations on a  political settlement;

2. Reiterates its demand in resolution 1397 (2002) of 12  March 2002 for an immediate cessation of all acts of violence,  including all acts of terror, provocation, incitement and  destruction;

3. Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and the special envoys to the Middle East to  assist the parties to halt the violence and to resume the peace  process;

4. Decides to remain seized of the matter."