ecarcely favoure the creation of the necessary climate of canfidence which will make a solution to the pm&lens puseible, within the framework of negotiations ubcee peramtexs have already been defined by the internatiaaal cmmnity~ The bvermmnt of colmbia profoundly regret8 the nw escalation of violence, the reptessiar carried out by the Israeli anay, and, particulerly, the kcic of a true p0litiCal dacieion in take a dacisive step towards an effective peaoe proceee that will perdt the Palestinian people to satisfy their raaet cherished aspirations. Cdanbia has repeatedly ergteased its opposition tm the policy of eettlenmta in the occupied territories. WhLTe not dieregarding the right of the &wish people to settle on Israeli territory, we regard it as inconceivable that the Israeli QUthoritieS should continue to aiiae ti% fLiw at 5ez L-V.C.- -- -. A--t---k In pokkle in the occupied territories, with the serious ameequemee that that entails for the dmmgraphic caapcaitiar of thoee aress. The VariOtEI faC53ts Of th8 WnfliCt md it8 Wmplexity demand imt&iate action by the internaticmal commmity to have Sorael eccxtpt the convening of an 3P/CSRi S/PV. 2923 77 (Mr. Rivas Paaada, Colombia) international conference on peace in the Middle East, under Wited EIntions auspices, with the participation, in addition to that of the permanent imsbers of the Security Council, of all the parties involved, including the Palestine Liberation Organization (PUN, as the legitimte representative of the Palestinian people. We reaffirm here our amviction that moderation UI the part of the Israeli security force8, faced with the mrnmaent of the Palestinians in support Of their claims, is indispensable to favour the atmosphere of confidence and goOd will with wi-dch one should come to the negotiating table. The ESESIDEXUT: I: thank the representative of CdLmbk for his kind words aBdress.4 t;o rye. The next speaker is the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Israel, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement addressing a political conflict in the Middle East, specifically the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with no mention of economic or social issues that are typically addressed in categories such as economic development, education, employment, or humanitarian aid. The focus is on the political situation and the need for a peaceful resolution.

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