12. One of the first duties of the Security Council is to eliminate the effects of aggression and to punish the aggressor. Hence, my delegation repeats that it is necessary to impose sanctions under Chapter VII of the Charter. 13. We state once again our total solidarity with the Tun- isian people, a brother people that has been the victim of aggression. 14. Mr. RABETAFIKA (Madagascar) (interpretation from French): You had a reputation that did you honour, Mr. President, before you came to the United Nations, and most of us are aware of your talents as a mediator and a conciliator. Thus, my delegation takes particular pleasure in offering you its congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. We are certain that we shall benefit from the long diplomatic experience which you have had du&ng your career. IS. Notwithstanding the suggestion made by Sir John Thomson, the President of the Council last month, I really must associate my delegation with the words of praise and thanks that have been addressed to him. September was a busy month for us, but also an historic month, and we were able to attain very satisfactory results because of the great competence, the skill and; may I say, the tenacity demonstrated by Sir John Thomson during our meetings and consultations. : 16. My delegation learned with indignation, but without surprise, of the act of aggression perpetrated by Israel on 1 October against the Republic of Tunisia and the PLO, the guests of the Tunisian Government. With indignation because, despite the appeals and condemnations of all \ 2 kinds, Israel-from Baghdad to Tunis, and passing through Syria, Jordan and Lebanon on the way-has over the years been constantly resorting to occupation, oppres- sion, repression, threats, pre-emptive attacks and reprisals, all in the name of self-defence-and Israel’s concept of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of a country to the United Nations Security Council. The content of the speech focuses on the condemnation of an act of aggression by Israel against Tunisia and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), and the speaker is advocating for the imposition of sanctions under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. The tone is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international relations and conflict resolution.

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