From another reader:
I know this is getting a bit technical, but the Security Counsel
resolutions come under two basic headings, those under Chapter 6 and those
under Chapter 7 of the UN charter. From what I can tell, the resolutions
involving Israel, including the one referenced in your posting in the
Corner, are Chapter 6 resolutions. The Iraq issue was handled under
Chapter 7.
To simplify it, Resolutions under Chapter 6 are “sense of the Council”
resolutions ( I use that term loosely). Chapter 7 resolutions are binding
obligations of the parties. Therefore, your original point still holds
true, although your terminology was off a bit.