absence or paralysis of the political will on the part of some parties, and this is unacceptable. Resolutions on the establishment of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in accordance with international law and respect for the right of the peoples and States of the region to existence and security, foremost among which is Security Council resolu- tion 242 (1967) demands a more reasonable response. Resolution 242 (1967) should be implemented and all its provisions should be complied with. The commitment to the resolution as a whole should be followed up, in con- formity with the principle of the inadmissibility of the con- quest of territories by force, with a view to returning to their owners all the occupied Arab territories in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, Gaza and the Syrian Golan Heights. The repeated appeals by the Council to stop the war between Iran and Iraq have not been accompanied by the necessary mechanism for implementation and follow- up, and have thus lost credibility. The collective will fre- quently expressed by the Council concerning the regrettable developments in South Africa has been ignored and even challenged by the racist regime there. 221. The whole world is watching to see how the Security Council will discharge its responsibilities, promote and enhance its effectiveness, find new methods and proce- dures and capitalize on its powers and machinery to res- tore the confidence in its resolutions which has been shaken. There is no doubt that the primary responsibility with regard to an enlightened conviction of the importance of collective security, the necessity for a common political will, the capacity to enforce, if need be, implementation of the Council’s resolutions, and early preventive diplomacy to contain hotbeds of tension and disputes through genuine co-operation in order to resolve them in the inter- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, diplomacy, and the role of the United Nations Security Council in maintaining peace and security. It highlights the need for collective action, the importance of implementing resolutions, and the consequences of inaction. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international politics and governance.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief