but by the use of arms and through coercion by the great Powers. When the four-Power talks began in April 1969, President Nasser announced that in order to impress the participating States with the need to exert pressure on Israel he intended to “heat up” the cease-fire line-and he did. In those conditions there was little that Ambassador Jarring could do. 89. Fifth, Israel persisted, however, in its efforts towards agreement with Egypt. In September 1968 it transmitted through Mr. Jarring to the Foreign Minister of Egypt detailed proposals for peace negotiations. In October 1968 a peace plan enumerating nine points, including inter aliu the establishment of secure and recognized borders to be laid down by mutual agreement, was submitted by hiel to the General Assembly.” Later Israeli memoranda based on the nine-point programme were transmitted to the Govern- ments of Egypt and Jordan. All this proved to be in vain. 90. Sixth, the attempt to use military and political force against Israel failed. In August 1970 at the initiative of the United States the cease-fire was restored and an under- standing reached to resume the Jarring talks. In approving the Israel Government’s decision to accept the American peace initiative, the Knesset expressed support for a permanent peace with Egypt and Jordan inclusive of a “withdrawal of armed forces of Israel from territories occupied since the 1967 conflict and as a result of it to secure and agreed borders to bc laid down in peace agreements.” However, no sooner had that arrangement entered into force than Egypt violated it by moving missiles into the standstill zone, thus raising the question of confidence in undertakings solemnly given. 91. Seventh, Israel asked that this grave issue be clarified and that Egypt rectify its breach of the agreement under 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political and diplomatic efforts of Israel and other countries, particularly the United States, to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Israel and Egypt. The text highlights the various attempts made to negotiate a peace agreement, including the use of military force and diplomatic initiatives. The text also mentions the failure of these efforts and the subsequent violations of agreements by Egypt. Given the focus on politics and diplomacy, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to international relations.

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International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief