United Nations Security Council Resolution 242

United Nations Security Council Resolution 242, adopted in 1967 after the Six-Day War, calls for Israel to withdraw from territories it occupied during the conflict and emphasizes the need for all parties to recognize the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of every state in the region. The resolution stresses the importance of a peaceful and fair solution through negotiation, with the goal of achieving lasting peace and security for both Israel and its Arab neighbors. It is seen as a foundation for peace efforts in the Middle East.