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March 22, 1979: The UN Security Council votes 12-0 on Resolution 446. For the first time, Israel's settlements are declared illegal under international law.

Three nations abstain, the US, Norway and Britain. The US, as Israel's key ally, frequently used its veto power but chose to abstain on this vote. Norway expressed support for the resolution's intent but had specific concerns about the practicalities of the commission it created.

The resolution establishes a commission to examine the situation on the ground. Their mandate: document how settlements affect peace prospects.

Israel immediately rejects the resolution, calling it 'one-sided.' The stage is set for decades of international diplomatic struggle over occupied territories.

Resolution 446 becomes the legal foundation for all future UN positions on settlements. Its principles are reaffirmed repeatedly over the next 40+ years.

Today, Resolution 446 remains a cornerstone of international consensus on the illegality of settlements - a testament to its enduring significance.

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