tl ii c ir S1 VI ti 61 S tt Sl F d Y Cm t1 S‘ 9 57. The first thought that comes to mind in this respect is the concern of some of the permanent members of the Council not to hurt the feelings of the Israeli leaders, in spite of their apparent criminal tendencies, under the pre- text that logic and not pressure is the most efficient means of restoring Israel to its senses, a concern which we can say is ill-placed, because our experience with Israel has taught us that Israel and logic are like oil and water-unmixable-and that the only consideration that can influence the leaders of Israel is their awareness that they might have to pay a high price should they wish to persist in their policies. That price may be related to the huge economic and military assistance they get from the United States despite their persistence in pursuing their inhuman policies, or it may be related to the automatic support they get in the Council through the use of the veto against any draft resolution aimed at imposing sanc- tions against Israel. 58. Israel’s illegal policies and practices in the West Bank and Gaza may well be considered a time bomb threatening the entire region. My delegation therefore requests the Council to shoulder its duties since it is the international instrument for creating a just and durable peace throughout the world. 59, The PRESIDENT (interpretation from Russian): The next speaker is the representative of Cuba. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement, 60. Mr. ROA KOURi (Cuba) (interpretation from Spanish): I should like first of all, Comrade President, to tell you how very pleased the Cuban delegation is at 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech discussing international relations, specifically the situation in the Middle East and the actions of the Israeli government. The speaker is expressing concerns about Israel's policies and practices in the West Bank and Gaza and is urging the United Nations Security Council to take action. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is intended for an official or international audience.

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