United Nations Security Council Resolution 478 United Nations Security Council Resolution 478, adopted on 20 August 1980, is one of seven UNSC resolutions condemning Israels attempted annexation of East Jerusalem. In particular, UNSC res 478 notes Israels non-compliance with UNSC res 476[1] and condemned Israels 1980 Jerusalem Law which declared Jerusalem to be Israels complete and united capital, as a violation of international law. The resolution states that the Council will not recognize this law, and calls on member states to accept the decision of the council. This resolution also calls upon member states to withdraw their diplomatic missions from the city. The resolution was passed with 14 votes to none against, with the United States abstaining.
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