behalf of the Comnfttee a, the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palostinian People, over which it is my honout and privilege to preside in the naim of my country, Senegal, I weloom ths personal particfpaticm of Ris Excellency Presi&nt Yaeset Arafat in this meeting of the Security Carncil, devoted - yet again - to recent tragic events in the occupied Palestinim territoriee. RI8 iWcwtant statement eloquently illustrated the gravity of the situation in that arear where the occupying Power, Israel, oonaistent with its attitude of defiance and provocation, ie nainfaining a climate of terror and violence that io conducive to the outbreak of such tragedies. This demnstrates Ierael’s total disregards for int&rnational public opinion, for the nurnstoue relevant resolutions of the General w/37 s/w. 2923 169-170 (Mrs. Diallo, Chaimmn, Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People) Assembly and the Security Cmncil and for the provisions of the Fourth Gmeva %nvention of 12 August 1949 relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Tima of War. S/PV. 2923 171 (Mrs. Ciallo, Chairman, Committee an the Exercise of the Inalienable Riohte of the Palestinian People) The convening of this maeting cam4 in immediate response to the Arab request, and I consider that the considerable participation by Ministers and other eminent individuals is further proof of the interest in finding a speedy, positive solution to this problem. It ie therefore to be hoped that the Ccuncil’s deliberations will lead to immediate, vigorous and concrete measures to assure the necessary protection of civilians in the occupied Palestinian territories to enable them quickly to recover the exercise of the inalienable national rights, including the right to self-determination and independence. I feel all the mope justified in my hopes, Mr. President, because of your 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a representative of Senegal to the United Nations Security Council, specifically addressing the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with references to international law and resolutions. The main concerns are the protection of civilians, the exercise of national rights, and the need for a speedy and positive solution to the problem.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade