140. We take comfort from the growing wave of intema- tional indignation at this blatant act of Israeli aggression, but what we are hearing from the capital of one country in justification of this attack is very dangerous for the Middle East, both for the present and for the future. This toler- ance of such a flagrant raid against an independent Arab State can only encourage Israel to continue its acts of aggression against the countries of the region. The asser- tion that the Israeli attack can in some way be justified is unacceptable to us, as that could provide a political shield and material support for Israel’s acts. 141. This act of aggression was perpetrated just as sus- tained efforts were being made to get the peace process moving again. That is why we believe that the attack was directed against the peace efforts now being made. 142. The attack by Israel is an unlawful military act with disastrous political consequences. We would draw atten- tion to the political gravity of this senseless and serious illegal act, an Israeli attack carried out against the offices of the PLO, near the capital of Tunisia. It is yet another example of the policy of pre-emptive surprise attacks, and goes in tandem with the “iron list” policy being pursued by Israel in southern Lebanon, on the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip. It is the very essence of Israel’s crude approach to its security, an approach based on senselessly using military force against the Arab countries. The bomb- ing of Baghdad, Beirut and Tunis is a vivid illustration of that policy. 143. The Arab region has suffered much and has paid dearly for Israel’s policies, which are marked by military reprisals and by the occupation of the territory of others, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement condemning an Israeli attack on an Arab state, discussing its impact on the region and the peace process. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on the political and security implications of the attack.

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