agreed that I shall make my statement at this after- noon’s meeting, but I would ask the Council’s indul- gence in order to make a very brief announcement. 80. As we entered this chamber this morning, al 11.25 to be precise, I received a cable from my Gov- ernment stating that it had been advised by the Inter- national Committee of the Red Cross that Israeli check- points are as of this morning still preventing the entry into west Beirut of any food or supplies, despite all promises. NOTES ’ Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, T/w Hugrrc Carl- wr~tkm rrmf Ddwt~tiom of I890 turd /907 (New York, Oxford University Press, 191). 2 Uniled Nations, T,n~/y Satins, vol. 75, No. 973, p. 287. 9 J+OW TO OBTAIN UNITED NATIONS PUBLICATIONS United Nations publications may be obtained l’rom bookstores and distributors throughout the world. Con& your bookstore or write to: United Nations, Sales Section. New York or Geneva. COMMENT SE PROCURER LES PUBLICATIONS DES NATJONS UNIES Les publications des Nations Unies sent en vente dans les librairies et Its agences dipositaires du monde entier. Informez-vous auprts de votre libraire ou adressez-vous a : Nations Unies, Section des ventes, New York ou Gentve. COMO CONSEGUiR PUBLICACJONES DE LAS NACJONES UNIDAS Las publicaciones de las Naciones Unidas estln en venta en librerias y casas distribuidoras en todas partes dcl mundo. Consulte a su librero o dirijase a: Naciones Unidas, Seccibn de Ventas, Nueva York o Ginebra. Litho in United Nations, New York 00300 8%60989-June 198~---2.050 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by an individual, possibly a diplomat or government representative, regarding the situation in West Beirut, specifically the restriction of food and supplies by Israeli checkpoints. The mention of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations suggests a humanitarian crisis. The tone is formal and official, indicating a formal statement or announcement.

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