a new situation and not to restore the one created by the provisional military Armistice lines, a situation of vulnera- bility and peril that resulted in the 1967 hostilities. It is clear, that the “secure and recognized boundaries” are not defined in the resolution, being dependent upon negotia- tion and agreement. There is no rule or principle in international law that prevents agreed border changes jn peace treaties even when recognized boundaries already exist. In any event Israel’s acceptance of the November 1967 resolution was and is based on that assumption. 108. It is thus evident from the preceding years that resort to force, coercion, pressure and tampering with the original text and interpretation of resolution 242 (1967) are not methods that can bear fruit. These are means which will impede the search for peace and have already done SO and must not be tried again if there is to be progress towards settlement. 109. On the other hand there is one method that has not been applied throughout these years-that of dialogue between the parties. While all the others have already been tested in the Middle East situation and have proved unsuccessful and even harmful, the method of negotiation has remained conspicuously absent. It has brought about settlement of wars and disputes in other parts of the world. It has achieved understanding between old and fiery opponents, There is no justification whatever that this method should be ostracized in the Middle East. It is inherent in the 1967 resolution’s basic concept of agree- ment between the parties. The one way in which the United Nations could at this stage make a constructive contribu- tion to the solution of the Middle East problem would be by encouraging the parties to enter into negotiations. If Member States desire to assist the parties in a tangible, 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing the Middle East conflict and the 1967 resolution. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue and negotiation between parties to achieve peace and settlement, rather than resorting to force or coercion. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather focuses on the political and diplomatic aspects of the conflict.

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