efforts are deployed with the vieu to reducing the level of tension which has beoume so characteristic of the occupied territories, hopes for a broader and just settlement of t.he Middle East question will remain elusive. Until and unleeo humane and realistic approaches ti the solution of ths problem are adopted, the eventuality of even apre ominous rBvelopm+nts cannot be disoounted. fndeed, the cessation of violence and tha maintenance of a degree of tranquility in the region is a pre-condition for any maaningful efforts towards a oomprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the quintessential question. Any action or policy which urdarmines a positive wve towards dialogue and negotiation in this volatile area will eventually undercut the prospect for peace in the Middle East. If the continued use or resort to means of coercion becomau an established Ipethod of resolving problem in the region, the efforts of the international community towards the establishmnt of a sustainable dialogue among the parties b tha Conflict will be an exerciee in futility. If the maintenance of public order in the occupied territories &es not take due account of the fundamental righte of the inhabitants of those areas* it will only serve as a negative cata.yst for the escalation of tension in the region. W&W’1 jb S/PV. 2923 214- 215 (Mr. Tadesee, Ethiopia) Th\ls tha pursuit of a soluticm to the basic question of the Middle East problem. within the franrtwork of security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 336 (1973), will remain a distant goal unless reason and legality prevail. AS lwmbeee are well aware, countries with special responsibilities pertaining to tke Rlaintenance of international peace and security aem to have dmonstrated a fairly virtible degree of commitment to the pursuit of peace in the Middle &et. Likewise, the political milieu prevailing among nations, particularly the leading 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political situation in the Middle East, specifically the occupied territories, and the efforts of the international community to promote peace and security in the region. The language used is diplomatic and formal, suggesting a speech or document from an international organization such as the United Nations. The text mentions specific resolutions and references to international law, further supporting this hypothesis.

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