United Nations Security Council Resolution 904

Resolution 904 of the UN Security Council, which was adopted on 18 March 1994, expressed the shock of the massacre, which the Israeli settler Baruch Goldstein had done to Palestinians in Hebron. The Security Council demanded measures to guarantee the protection and security of Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied territories.

The Security Council noted with satisfaction that measures have been taken to guarantee the smooth progress in the peace process and that the international community had condemned the incident. Furthermore, the application of the Fourth Geneva Convention and the responsibility of Israel was stressed for it.

The Security Council condemned the incident in Hebron, who had the injury several hundred civilians result and called on Israel to confiscate weapons in order to prevent further acts of violence by settlers.

In conclusion, the Security Council out his support of the Oslo Accords, calling for its swift implementation.

Composition of the Security Council

• Permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States
• Non - permanent members: Argentina, Brazil, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Spain, Nigeria, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Rwanda.