We are angered and saddened by what is happening in the ocxxpied brritories. I need not enter into an analysis of the situation. The Council hue heard quite enough such analysis. However, we feel an inbrnational stand on this tragedy is the only criteria conducive to the achievement of world peace and security. The international community is faced with a hoices either it is capable of achieving a permanent and peaceful settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict, or it is going to build on quicksand, which will lead to the collapse of all ongoing efforts to strengthen international dfStente. If there is indeed hope that the ongoing effort5 will have positive resu:.ts that will put an end to this crisis, we feel. the main criteria for such effor’cs should be the taking of a series of simultsneous steps that will frustrab Xareel’s schemes and compel it to accept peace. Israel must undlerstand its PlSn to create “Greater IsraeL” is a myth incomFetible with reason and oonscience. Intes: lational re jectiar of that plan should be translated into practical steps. In&ad, the Prime Minister of Israel has very candidly declared his position with regard to “Greater Israel”. The international community should take practical 5tepl to Close the door on Israel’s efforts to implement this scheme. It ia therefore our hape that the Security Council, the international body that represents the hopes for peace of all humanity and is the guarantor of peace, will bake the steps necessary for the attainment of peace. M/67 S,'PV.2923 298-300 (Mr. Ha&an, Lebanon) kB feel the Palestinian people in the 0t32upiea territories should be provided with F!ternational pcotectim from the Israeli &ath laachine. We fear that the Israeli State ‘8 practices are ainmd at the total displacement of the PaleStiniZkn 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement from a representative of Lebanon or the Arab League, addressing the situation in the occupied territories and calling for international action to achieve peace and security in the region. The language used is emotive and critical of Israel's actions, with a focus on the need for a permanent and peaceful settlement to the Arab-Israeli conflict.

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