Resolution 338 is one of the Security Councils rare "decisions" which is legally binding on the memberstates of the United Nations. This resolution. which led to a ceasefire in the Yom Kippur war. commands the parties concerned to negotiate a just and durable peace in accordance with the principles and provisions of resolution 242. and further commands every other member of the United Nations to help the parties fulfill these difficult instructions. The twin resolutions require the parties to negotiate peace agreements that prescribe security arrangements. provide guarantees for maritime rights. deal justly with refugees and establish secure and recognized boundaries between the parties. Most importantly. under these two Security Council resolutions. Israel is not required to withdraw 1 inch from the territories which it occupies until its Arab neighbors have made peace.
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