UN Security Council
1985

Resolution 564 (1985) of 31 May 1985 The Security Council, Recalling the statement made by the President on 24 May 1985'* on behalf of the members of the Council on the heightened violence in certain parts of Lebanon, Alarmed at the continued escalation of violence involving the civilian population, including Palestinians in refugee camps, resulting in grievous casualties and material destruction on all sides, 1. Expresses anew its deepest concern at the heavy costs in human lives and material destruction affecting the civilian population in Lebanon, and calls on all concerned to end acts of violence against the civilian population in Lebanon and, in particular, in and around Palestinian refugee camps; 2. Reiterates its calls for respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Lebanon; 3. Calls upon all parties to take necessary measures to alleviate the suffering resulting from acts of violence, in particular by facilitating the work of United Nations agencies, especially the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East,