to study the possibility or had taken a decision to distribute protective material in a discriminatory manner. It would not be the first time that the Israeli authorities had shown discrimination towards its population. There were many examples of discriminatory practices as between not only the different Jewish sects in Israel but also in regard to the non-Jewish population. In no circumstances would he withdraw his statement. QUESTION OF THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS, INCLUDING POLICIES OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AND SEGREGATION AND OF APARTHEID, IN ALL COUNTRIES, WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO COLONIAL AND OTHER DEPENDENT COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES: REPORT OF THE SUB-COMMISSION ESTABLISHED UNDER COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS RESOLUTION 8 (XXIII) (agenda item 6) (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/15, 16 and 49; E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/NG0/2, 6 and 10; E/CN.4/1990/3, 24, 25, 26, 27, 45 and Add.l, and 52; A/44/620) 55. Mr. MARTENSON (Under-Secretary-General for Human Rights), recalled that, by resolution 8 (XXIII) of 16 March 1967, the Commission on Human Rights had decided to give annual consideration to the item which he was now introducing. In paragraph 2 of that resolution, the Commission had requested the Sub-Commission to prepare a report containing information on violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms from all available sources. In paragraph 6, the Commission had invited the Sub-Commission to bring to the attention of the Commission any situation which it had reasonable cause to E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.l2 page 13 believe revealed a consistent pattern of violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any country, including policies of racial discrimination, segregation and apartheid with particular reference to colonial and other dependent territories. In its resolution 1235 (XLII) of 6 June 1967, the Economic and Social Council had authorized the Commission and the Sub-Commission to examine information relevant to gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms contained in the communications listed 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a report on human rights violations and fundamental freedoms, specifically focusing on cases of racial discrimination, segregation, and apartheid. It mentions a specific country, Israel, and references resolutions and reports from the Commission on Human Rights and the Sub-Commission. The tone is formal and official, suggesting a formal report or document. Given the content and tone, it seems likely that the text is related to human rights and international law.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education