UN Security Council Resolution 478 (1980) of 20 August
1980 - BINDING
The Security Council, recalling its resolution 476 (1980);
reaffirming again that the acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible;
deeply concerned over the enactment of a "basic law" in the Israeli
Knesset proclaiming a change in the character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem, with its implications for peace and security; noting that Israel has not complied with resolution 476 (1980); reaffirming its determination to examine practical ways and means, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, to secure the full implementation of its resolution 476 (1980), in the event of non-compliance by Israel ; Censures in
the strongest terms the enactment by Israel of the "basic law" on
Jerusalem and the refusal to comply with relevant Security Council resolutions;

This supersedes the San Remo Conference.

http://unispal.un.org/UNISPAL.NSF/0/DDE590C6FF232007852560DF0065FDDB

Resolution 694 (1991) - BINDING
Adopted by the Security Council at its 2989th meeting on 24
May 1991
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolution 681 (1990),
Having learned with deep concern and consternation that Israel has, in violation of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, and acting in opposition to relevant Security Council resolutions, and to the detriment of efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, deported four Palestinian civilians on 18 May 1991,
1. Declares that the action of the Israeli authorities of deporting four Palestinians on 18 May is in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which is applicable to all the Palestinian territories
occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem;
2. Deplores this action and reiterates that Israel, the occupying Power, refrain from deporting any Palestinian civilian from the occupied territories and ensure the save and immediate return of all those
deported;
3. Decides to keep the situation under review.

Furthermore, I would like to refer you to specific serious concerns raised by the International Court of Justice (2004) - with relevance to Israel's ‘security barrier’ - which was viewed with alarm by the international community.

Incidentally the reference to the illegality of settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem was also reinforced when the International Court of Justice also found the following (in-deed the EU supported the UN vote pertaining to the ‘security barrier’):

That the separation barrier is intended to assist the settlements, the establishment of which violates Article 49 of the Convention. Also, the court pointed out that the restrictions placed on the local population located between the barrier and the Green Line are liable to lead to abandonment of the land, which also constitutes a violation of Article 49. In addition, the opinion stated that taking control of private land to build the barrier injured private property owners, and thus violated Articles 46 and 52 of the Hague Regulations of 1907 and of Article 53 of the Fourth Geneva Convention.

Some other key UN Security Council Resolutions on Palestine – BINDING AND INTERNATIONAL LAW (there are over 150 UN Resolutions)

252 (21 May 1968)

Urgently calls upon Government of Israel to rescind measures that change the legal status of Jerusalem, including the expropriation of land and properties thereon.

262 (31 December 1968)

Calls upon Government of Israel to pay compensation to Lebanon for the destruction of airliners at Beirut International Airport.

267 (3 July 1969)

Expects Israel rescind measures seeking to change the legal status of occupied East Jerusalem.

271 (15 September 1969)

Expects the demand that Government of Israel rescind measures seeking to change the legal status of occupied East Jerusalem.

298 (25 September 1971)

Expects the demand that Government of Israel rescind measures seeking to change the legal status of occupied East Jerusalem.

446 (22 March 1979)

Calls on Israel to cease, on an urgent basis, the establishment, construction, and planning of settlements in the Palestinian Territories, occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem.

452 (20 July 1979)

Expects Israel cease, on an urgent basis, the establishment, construction, and planning of settlements in the Palestinian Territories, occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem.

465 (1 March 1980)

Expects Israel cease, the establishment, construction, and planning of illegal settlements in the Palestinian Territories, occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem.

471 (5 June 1980)

Demands prosecution of those involved in the assassination attempt of West Bank leaders and compensation for damages; Expects demands to comply by Fourth Geneva Convention.

484 (19 December 1980)

Expects Israeli compliance with the Fourth Geneva Convention.

David Singer,

"If you care to tell me what you object to in my article I will reply to you."

I object to all your articles, you're a propagandist, when your arguments are refuted you resort to extremely offensive ad hominem attacks.
Some of the arguments that you present are so transparently tendentious that they're an insult to the intelligence of commenters on this site, anyone who doubts this claim need only consult the archives.

I don't think there's any point in engaging in discussions with a propagandist, however, since "silence is complicity", it's necessary to express a dissenting opinion.

Perhaps others might agree.

Every egregious action of every Israeli government flows inevitably from the worst crime the Zionists have committed which was and is to occupy Palestinian land by force and violence in 1947-48 and thereafter, in pursuit of the lie that the global pretend-"Jewish" ethnic group has a (God-given) right to special status over and above every other ethnic group on earth - the status of being the only ethnic group or race to have a special right to a state all for itself.

The fact that the forceful excision of Palestinian land and ethnic cleansing of its inhabitants for this purpose was underwritten by major colonialist powers, including Britain, the USA and USSR, makes it no less a monstrous crime against peace, justice and the right of genuine residence-based peoples to self-determination. The only key to undoing this crime, restoring justice and lifting the threat to world peace is RETURN - exiles to their own homeland and settlers to theirs - even if it means Mr Singer has to put up with being just an Australian like the rest of us and not the recipient of a special gift from god.

Dear Mac,

As long as America continues to support Israel.
Israel can continue to do exactly as it pleases.
More settlements and land for the taking. However
the "we're for peace," rhetoric sounds good.
As does the continued role of playing the victim.