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UN Security Council
Resolution 46
Date April 17 1948
Meeting no. 279
Code S/723 (Document)
Subject The Palestine Question
Voting summary
  • 9 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 2 abstained
Result Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 46 was an important decision made by the United Nations Security Council on April 17, 1948. This resolution built upon earlier efforts, like United Nations Security Council Resolution 43, to bring peace to the Mandatory Palestine area. At the time, the United Kingdom was still the main power in charge of this territory. The Security Council believed it was the UK's job to help end the fighting there, and that all other UN members should help too.

What the Resolution Asked For

The resolution asked two main groups, the Arab Higher Committee and the Jewish Agency, to do several things right away to stop the violence.

Stopping the Fighting

  • It told both groups to immediately stop all fighting.
  • It asked them to prevent fighters from outside the area from coming in.
  • It also told them to stop bringing in new weapons.

Keeping the Peace

  • The resolution urged both sides to avoid any political actions that might make future agreements harder.
  • It asked them to work together with the British authorities.
  • It also stressed the importance of protecting all important religious sites in the territory.

Help from Other Countries

The resolution also called on all countries in the region to help. They were especially asked to stop fighters or weapons from moving into the territory.

How the Resolution Was Voted On

Resolution 46 was approved with nine votes in favor. No countries voted against it. Two countries, the Ukrainian SSR and the Soviet Union, chose not to vote.

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