been a comprehensive'one, rather than a case-by-case approach. We have seen bloody clashes and brutality in Gaza and the West Rank , often leading to loss of life and grave injury, pictures of'which we have seen in the media over the past seven weeks; the desecration of holy places such as that carried out on 15 January 1988 against the Al-Aqsa Mosque; intolerable practices such as collective punishment, humiliation, arbitrary arrest , inhuman and degrading acts, crimes to avenge an unpremeditated killing, such as inoursions and other encroachments by the Israeli army into Lebanese territory: and in all those cases we have affirmed that these seemingly isolated acts will never stop so long as blind passion and an appetite for vengeance and domination do not yield to reason and tolerance. ,In that connection we must stress once again the primary responsibility of the Security Council, guarantor of international peace and security; without furlther deltiy, the Council must take measures to make Israel comply with its obligations and duties as occupying Power , under the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949. Only scrupulous respect by Israel for the provisions - all the provisions - of that international legal instrument can restore order and calm to the Palestinian people, which for more than a generation has been wearily surviving, stripped of its national identity and under the yoke of domination. Q&5/8 S/PV. 2786 33 (Mt. Sarrd, Senegal) In our ‘view, order, calm and, above all, security are the objectives that immediate United Nations action must have in view, in order to safeguard the interests not only of the Palestinian population of the occupied territories but also those of the Israelis. Achievement of those objectives could open the way to 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation in the Middle East, specifically the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and the role of the United Nations in resolving the issue. It highlights the humanitarian aspects of the conflict, including the loss of life, injury, and desecration of holy places. The text also emphasizes the need for Israel to comply with international law and for the Security Council to take measures to ensure Israel's compliance. The overall tone is critical of Israel's actions and emphasizes the need for a peaceful resolution.

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