region in carrying out the mission. Adopted unanimously at the 2948th meeting. Decision At its 2949th meeting, on 24 October 1990, the Council invited the representative oft he Sudan to participate, with­ out vote, in the discussion of the item entitled: "The situation in the occupied Arab territories: letter dated 26 September 1990 from the Permanent Representative of Yemen to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/21830)".20 Resolution 673 (1990) of 24 Odober 1990 The Security Council, Reaffirming the obligations of Member States under the Charter of the United Nations, 43 Sec 2948th meeting. 7 Reaffirming also its resolution 672 { 1990) of 12 October 1990, Having been briefed by the Secretary-General on 19 October 1990, Expressing alarm at the rejection of resolution 672 (1990) by the Israeli Government, and its refusal to accept the mission of the Secretary-General, Taking into consideration the statement of the Secretary­ General relative to the purpose of the mission he is sending to the region and conveyed to the Council by the President on 12 October 1990,43 Gravely concerned at the continued deterioration of the situation in the occupied territories, I. Deplores the refusal of the Israeli Government to receive the mission of the Secretary-General to the region; 2. Urges the Israeli Government to reconsider its deci­ sion and insists that it comply fully with resolution 672 (1990) and permit the mission to proceed in keeping with its purpose; 3. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Security Council the report requested in resolution 672 (1990); 4. Affirms its determination to give full and expedi­ tious consideration to the report. Adopted unanimously at th,• 2949th meeting. Decisions At its 2953rd meeting, on 7 November 1990, the Council decided to invite the representative of Lebanon to partici­
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a resolution passed by the United Nations Security Council, discussing the situation in the occupied Arab territories and the refusal of the Israeli Government to accept a mission sent by the Secretary-General. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or technological issues, but rather focuses on political and diplomatic matters.

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