Referring to the Islamic militant group Hamas, which scored a clear victory in the Palestinian polls last month, the 15-member council endorsed a statement stating that the future Palestinian government must be committed to the international roadmap for Middle East peace.

"The Security Council welcomes (Palestinian) President (Mahmud) Abbas' affirmation that the Palestinian Authority remains committed to the roadmap, previous agreements and obligations between the parties, and a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," the statement said.

The text, read by this month's council president, US ambassador John Bolton, stressed that all members of a future Palestinian government must be committed "to the aforementioned instruments and principles."

It noted that major donors had indicated that they would review future aid to a new Palestinian Authority government "against that government's commitment to the principles of non-violence, recognition of Israel and acceptance of previous agreements and obligations, including the roadmap."

The council also urged both Palestinians and Israelis to "avoid unilateral actions which prejudice final status issues," reminding them of "their obligation under the roadmap and on existing agreements including on movement and access."