and arise from Israel’s conviction of its own military superiority. 144. Israel tries to blame others for its continued occupa- tion of Arab territories, for the arbitrary actions of its, occupation forces and for the internal resistance of the inhabitants under occupation. As a result of these policies, there have been 18 years of persistent occupation, no peaceful and just settlement, ever increasing destruction and the dispersal and exile of inhabitants. 145. The primary danger of Israel’s attack upon Tunisia arises from its being an attempt by Israel to keep the region locked in this spiral of violence, tension and insta- bility. This policy will serve only the interests of the extremists and the enemies of peace. 146. In conclusion, it is true that we are still caught up in violence and extremism in the Middle East, but now we must cut the Gordian knot and draw a distinction between cause and effect. In our opinion, the Council is the right body to deal seriously, objectively and impartially with this thorny problem. The Council will, I am sure, strongly con- demn Israel’s raid, denounce it and hold Israel responsible for the losses Tunisia has suffered as a result, commit it to reparations and adopt a resolution forcing Israel to change and put an end to its senseless, irresponsible acts. L hardIy need to say that if the Council adopted such an attitude, its prestige and credibility would be restored, as would our confidence in it and in international public order. 12 147. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lesotho, Mr. Vincent Montsi Mak- hele. I welcome him, and invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. turned back. What is even more distressing is that this 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or speech addressing the situation in the Middle East, specifically the conflict between Israel and Tunisia. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level political context. The text mentions military actions, occupation, and the consequences of violence, indicating a focus on international relations and security.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations