It is with profound dismay aad concern that we are attendiw this meting Of the Security Council devoted to consideration of the situation abtaining in the cmcupied Falestinim tetritorieo, which hae deteriorated gravely because of the repercussions of the recent act perpetratea by a man who supposedly is mentally ill. Ihis chilling adt ccmpels LB to reject the my in which Popular discontent has been ougpressed. Behind this tragic developnmat can clearly be seen the evolution of the couflict that has lasted for more than 42 years and continues to demand a just and lasting solution. cola&in is proud of its balanced stand on the Arab-Israeli problem. It recognises Israel’s sight to live within secure and internationally recognized bowdsrierr, free from threats and acts of force. By the same token, it supports the aspiration of the Paleetinian people to establish their own State in the region and to Betermine their ewn Beetiny. JP/carp S/h!.293 76 (Mr. Rive3 Pcnada, Golcmbia) Bcwever, we are aware how often acts of violence succeed each other in the occupied territories and the apparent indifference with tiich the State of Israel hae received the repeated appeal of the iuternatianal commmity to apply in the occupied Palestinian territories the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Tim of War and the ccmtinuatim of practices and policies parmtrated by that State against the civilian popialation, violating their fundmental rights and freedom and the basic principles of intetnaticmal law. The XSraali authorities have so far not been able to guarantee any restraint of their 8ecurity forces. The State of Israel nust be aware of the political nature of the uprising in the occupied territories and the need to handle it as such. The way in which it is currently trying to amtrol the uprising has dmerved universal rejection, and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech, discussing the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and the conflict between Israel and Palestine. It mentions the need for a just and lasting solution, the rights of civilians, and the Geneva Convention. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is a official document or statement from a government or international organization.

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