debates will be crowned with success. 120. I should also like to pay a particular tribute to Sir John Thomson for the adroit and competent manner in which he led the Council’s debates during September. 112. I also congratulate the President of the Council for the month of September, Sir John Thomson, representa- tive of the United Kingdom, on the able way in which he carried out his duties. 121. Finally, I am grateful to you, Mr. President, and to all the members of the Council for allowing me to take part in this debate, which I hope will have a positive outcome. 113. On instructions of my Government, I should like to refer to the recent attack by the Israeli air force against 122. For the past 40 years, the question of Palestine has constantly and persistently demanded the attention of the Organization because of the policy of aggression and syste- matic expansion followed by Israel in the Yiddle East. 10 116. The Middle Fast problem is almost as old as our organization. At a time when efforts are being made to promote a peaceful solution to this perennial conflict, actions such as those taken by Israel cannot but hamper the process towards peace. My Government urges the. Government of Israel to abandon the policy of mass retali- ation, which violates the very principles of the Charter and of international law in general. 117. In concluding, I extend to the Government and people of Tunisia, to the Palestinian people and to the families of the victims the profound sympathy of my Government. 118. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation of Morocco, Mr. Abdellatif Filali, whom I welcome. I invite him to take a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of a country in an international organization, possibly the United Nations. The speaker is discussing a conflict between Israel and Palestine, criticizing Israel's policy of mass retaliation and urging the government to abandon it. The speech also expresses sympathy for the victims and their families. The tone is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the speaker is addressing an international audience.

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