After the Six-Day War, the international community was eager to find a peaceful solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict. On November 22, 1967, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 242, a landmark decision aimed at establishing a set of principles to guide negotiations for a lasting peace settlement. This historic resolution called for Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories, recognition of Israel's right to exist, and a just settlement for Palestinian refugees. The resolution emphasized the need for a peaceful and accepted settlement, based on the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of every state in the area. This significant step marked a crucial turning point in the pursuit of peace in the Middle East.