Decisions At its 1373rd meeting, on 9 November 1%7, the Council decided to invite the representatives of the United Arab Republic, Israel and Jordan to par­ ticipate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East: Letter dated 7 November 1%7 from the Permanent Representative of the United Arab Republic addressed to the Presi­ dent of the Security Council ( S/8226) ".11 At its 1375th meeting, on 13 November 1967, the Council decided to invite the representative of Syria to participate, without vote. in the discussion of the question. Resolution 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967 The Security Council, Expressing its continuing concern with the grdvc situation in the Middle East, Emphasizing the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war and the need to work for a just and lasting peace in which every State in the area can live in security, Emphasizing further that all Member States in their acceptance of the Charter of the United Nations have undertaken a commitment to act in accordance with Article 2 of the Charter, 1. Affirms that the fulfilment of Charter principles requires the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East which should include the applica­ tion of both the following principles: (i) "Withdrawal of Israel armed forces from terri­ tories occupied in the recent conflict; (ii) Termination of all claims or states of belliger­ ency and respect for and acknowledgement of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of every State in the area and their right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries free from threats or acts of force; 2. Affirms further the necessity (a) For guaranteeing freedom of navigation through international waterways in the area; 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution passed by the United Nations Security Council, focusing on the situation in the Middle East. It discusses the withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from occupied territories, termination of claims or states of belligerency, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states in the area. The resolution also mentions the importance of guaranteeing freedom of navigation through international waterways. Based on this content, it seems likely that the text is related to international relations, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.

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