est to the statement of the representative of Israel yester- day [ibid.]. However, my delegation is still of the opinion that in the situation under consideration, namely, in the occupied territories, particularly in the West Bank and Gaza, the parties concerned, particularly the occupying Power, must strictly observe the relevant provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Moreover, the burden of proof should not rest on the occupied population but, rather, on the occupying authorities. In short, Israel has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that no measure prohibited by the Fourth Geneva Convention has been taken against the Palestinian people. In the absence of such proof, any benefit of the doubt should be conferred upon the people who are living under the yoke of foreign occupation. 123. In this connection, it should also be noted that the prolonged occupation of those territories by Israel is responsible for the actions of the people cited by Israel as the cause for its repressive measures. Indeed, the occupy- ing Power has made an admission that the deportation of Palestinians has actually taken place. That measure is therefore, at least prima facie, a violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention, regardless of the number of deportees involved, and Israel must accordingly be held accountable in this regard. 124. In the light of the aforementioned, my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution contained in document S/17459. 125. Mr. OUDOVENKO (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic) (interpretation from Russian): We congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council and wish you success in your conduct of its pro- ceedings, particularly in such a difficult and arduous month. 126. We wish also to oav tribute to the representative of the Union of Soviet Social&t Republics, Mr:Troyanovsky, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by a representative of a country in a United Nations council, discussing the situation in the occupied territories, particularly in the West Bank and Gaza, and the need for Israel to comply with international humanitarian law and human rights. The text does not mention any specific economic, industrial, or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the political and humanitarian aspects of the situation.

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