attack all the States of the region and is determined to extend its aggressive military influence still further. ,. Incorporating document SI 15576/Corr.1 of 31 January 1983. ''* Circulated under the double symbol A/38184-S/l 5576 and Corr.I. 27 [Original: Arabic] [28 January /983] This huge military arsenal, which exceeds the ab­ sorptive capacity of Israel, has as its sole object the pursuit of aggression, occupation, expansion and an­ nexation and the realization of what the Minister of Defence of J srael has called .. Israer s strategic inter­ est"'. In an article published in the Israeli newspaper Ma'aril· on 18 December 1981, he identified three areas in which Israel must realize its strategic interest; the first being Israers neighbouring Arab States, the second the other Arab States and the third "foreign States whose geographical situation or political and strategic orientation could endanger Israers national security ... The third area includes States .. like Turkey, Iran and Pakistan, and such regions as the Gulf and Africa. the north African and central African States in particular ... In the same article, the Minister of De­ fence of Israel emphasized that the defence of Israers security "'obliges us to safeguard our ability to main­ tain a balance of forces and a technological superiority capable of overcoming any Arab military alliance"'. Clearly, the realization· of .. Israer s strategic inter­ est .. in the vast geographical context mentioned re-quires a larger military buildup and the acquisition of the most modern, most sophisticated and most de­ structive weapons. Israel has taken a giant stride in that direction, and its aggression against Lebanon in the course of the summer of 1982, which continues today, is only one demonstration of this. Israel's history, which irrefutably and patently dem­ onstrates its record of aggression and its expansionist 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic or political document that critiques Israel's military actions and expansionist policies in the Middle East. The language used is formal and official, and the text cites specific dates, events, and individuals to support its claims. The focus is on Israel's military buildup, aggression, and strategic interests, rather than any specific economic, social, or cultural issues.

**Category**
International relations, Defense