rights of the Palestinians constitutes one of the two pillars of a durable peace. 26. The strict adherence to the principle of non-acquisition of territory by force is the second pillar for a durable peace in the region, ‘This principle cannot be tampered with. Its sanctity is emphasbed in the United Nations Charter and in international law. It is the basic principle that governs relations between States and ensures their territorial integrity. It is a fact of life that there is no complete security of States in the world and tha! territory alone does not ensure any State’s security. In the final analysis, security is the outcome of mutual understanding among neighbours. Moreover, no nation is secure by virtue of might alone, No State maintains absolute security for itself with utter disregard of the security of its neighbours. 27. Security means reconciliation, understanding and mutual harmony with the surrounding States. It does not mean the imposition of the concepts of secure borders of one State on its neighbours. Israel wants Jordan, Syria, and Egypt to cede portions of their occupied territories in order to obtain for itself the maximum of secure borders at the expense of the security of its neighbours. This theory held by Israel means that any State wishing to expand need only to invade a neighbouring State, occupy its territory and impose its territorial demands by means of superior force, and then proclaim that it has the natural right to hold this territory because it is secure and defensible. Israel’s theory is completely illegal and contrary to the United Nations Charter, and if it is allowed to prevail, then the world will turn to the law of the jungle. Israel itself will suffer from the horrible consequences of establishing peace based on 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the principles of international law and diplomacy. It highlights the importance of mutual understanding and security among nations, and criticizes Israel's approach to securing its borders at the expense of its neighbors. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues, but rather focuses on the political and diplomatic aspects of the conflict.

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