the parties concerned, I believe that I am reflect­ ing the view of the Council that the Secretary­ General should proceed, as he has suggested in his statements before the Council on 8 and 9 July 1967, to request the Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, General Odd Bull, to work out with the Governments of .the United Arab Republic and Israel, as speedily as possible, the necessary arrangements to station United Nations military observers in the Suez Canal sector under the Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization." At its 1369th meeting, on 24 October 1967, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Israel, the United Arab Republic, Jordan and Syria to par­ ticipate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East : (a) Letter dated 24 October 1967 from the Permanent Represen­ tative of the United Arab Republic addressed to the President of the Security Council ( S /8207) ;9 ( b) Let­ ter dated 24 October 1967 from the Permanent Repre­ sentative of Israel addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/8208)".9 Resolution 240 (1967) of 25 October I 967 The Security Council, Gravely concerned over recent military activities in the Middle East carried out in spite of the Security Council resolutions ordering a cease-fire, H wing heard and considered the statements made by the parties concerned, Taking into consideration the information on the said activities provided by the Secretary-General in documents S/7930/ Add.43, Add.44, Add.45, Add.46, Add.47, Add.48 and Add.49,10 1. C ondenzns the violations of the cease-fire; 2. Regrets the casualties and loss of property result­ ing from the violations; 3. Reaffirms the necessity of the strict observance of the cease-fire resolutions ; 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing a conflict in the Middle East, specifically the situation in the Suez Canal sector. It mentions military activities, ceasefires, and the role of the United Nations in mediating the situation. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief