Attack in Munich – Draft resolution

DOCUMENT S/10785*

United States of America: draft resolution

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

10 September 1972

The Security Council,

Gravely concerned at the renewal of terrorist attacks on innocent persons,

Deploring the loss of innocent lives on both sides and the outbreak of renewed violence in the Middle East,

Convinced that acts of terrorism, and any encouragement and support for such acts, are totally unacceptable in a civilized society and are inimical to the maintenance of the cease-fire in the Middle East,

1.   Condemns the senseless and unprovoked terrorist attack in Munich on 5 September by terrorists of the so-called Black September organization which resulted in the loss of life of numerous innocent victims;

2.   Calls upon those States harbouring and supporting such terrorists and their activities to cease their encouragement and support of terrorists, and to take all necessary measures to bring about the immediate end of such senseless acts.

* Not voted on.