United Nations Security Council Resolution 332

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332, adopted on April 21, 1973, after a complaint by the representative from Lebanon

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, the Council grieved for the tragic loss of civilian life incurred in the latest military attack by Israel. The Council condemned Israel

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for its continued violations of international law

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and called upon Israel to desist forthwith.

The resolution was adopted by 11 votes to none, with four abstentions from the People's Republic of China

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, Guinea

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, the Soviet Union

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and United States

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