overlooking past incidents of this nature, 20 Resolutions or decisions on this question were also adopted in 1967. 21 See Official Records of the Security Cquncil, Twenty-third Year, Supplement for January, February an<J March 1968. 2:: Ibid. 8 Recalling further resolution 237 ( 1967) which called upon the Government of Israel to ensure the safety, welfare and security of the inhabitants of the areas where military operations have taken place, l. Deplores the loss of life and heavy damage to property; 2. Condetrtns the military action launched by Israel in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the cease-fire resolutions; 3. Deplores all violent incidents in violation of the cease-fire and declares that such actions of military re­ prisal and other grave violations of the cease-fire can­ not be tolerated and that the Security Council would have to consider further and more effective steps as envisaged in the Charter to ensure against repetition of such acts ; 4. Calls upon Israel to desist from acts or activities in contravention of resolution 237 (1967); 5. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the situa­ tion under review and to report to the Security Council as appropriate. Adopted unanimously at the 1407th meeting. Decisions At its 1409th meeting, on 30 March 1968, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representatives of Jordan and Israel to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled : "The situation in the Middle East: "(a) Letter dated 29 March 1968 from the Perma­ nent Representative oi Jordan addressed to the President of the Security Council ( S /8516) ;23 " ( b) Letter dated 29 March 1968 from the Perma- nent Representative of Israel addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/8517)."23 At its 1410th meeting, on 1 April 1968, the Council 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conflict or crisis in the Middle East, specifically related to military operations and ceasefires. It also mentions the United Nations Charter and the Security Council, indicating a focus on international relations and diplomacy. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, agriculture, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations