be taken to protect the rights and lives of the people under occupation, we should also simultaneously, maturely and systematically address the central issues Of peace and war in that region. In that connection the palliatives must be addressed immediately, but we must also begin to come to grips with the new equations that the uprising in its historical significance has introduced. The PRESIBENT: I thank Mr. Maksoud for his kind words about me. Mr. NOWEIBA-BATISTA (Brazil): I should like first of all to thank the Secretary-General for presenting us with a perceptive and balanced account of the current situation in the Arab territories occupied by Israel. In this connection, we cannot fail to take note with concern of the difficulties that the Secretary-General's envoy had to face in performing his task. The recent events in the occupied Arab territories have been followed With apprehension by the international community. The widespread, intense unrest has been recognized by all, including the occupying Power , as a spontaneous outburst. Indeed, it represents the Palestinian people's reaction to 20 years of occupation and reflects growing despair and a lack of hope that a solution .to their plight will be found in the near future. To the extent that they stem from the BG/7 s/PV.2786 28-30 (Mr. Nogueira-Batista, Brazil) frustration of legitimate aspirations , such forms of unrest will not be easily suppressed, as the situation in the occupied territories amply demnstrates. As pointed out by the Secretary-General , we in the Council are faced with a double responsibility: we must ensure the co-operation of the Israeli authorities in applying immediately measures to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people in the occupied territories and, further, it is our responsibility to address in an earnest manner the broader question of achieving a negotiated 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation in the Arab territories occupied by Israel, mentioning the rights and lives of the people under occupation, the need for measures to alleviate their suffering, and the broader question of achieving a negotiated solution. The tone suggests a focus on international relations, politics, and conflict resolution rather than economic or environmental issues.

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