have their fists, nails and teeth to resist with.” 238. I quote again from the newspaper Ha’aretz of 7 August, which said: “The outbreak of a fire within means success for Arafat. We have to admit unequivocally that the inevit- able result of all the oppression will be a very harmful one, particularly since confusion and disillusionment will be sown among the Jewish population, which will alter the direction and shape of life even within the green-line area and administer a shock to our society.*’ 239. If our people’s resistance to occupation in the occu- pied territories amounts to mere acts of terrorism by a handful of people, as was alleged by the representative of Israel, why, then, do they send paratroops to the Pales- tinian territories? Why do they increase their oppression against the inhabitants of the occupied territories? Why have they persisted in enforcing inhuman laws against them since 4 August 1985? Why do they continue adminis- trative arrests by the hundreds? Why do they deport trade unionists workers, students and heads of municipalities who spent long periods in prison and were freed under agreements with the International Red Cross? Why were they expelled after having spent month after month among their people, as was determined by yesterday’s Supreme Court decision to expel I.1 Palestinians from the 20 .’ occuuied territories? They could be expelled at any moment-if they have not already been. -Why do they open fire on children? Why do they build new prisons? Why do they close down and muzzle the press? Why do they impose curfews’! Why do they practice mass persecu- tion? Why do they confiscate land and establish more set- tlements? Whjr do they condone some people-especially Kahane sind Sharon-who want to eject 2 million Arabs? I put all those questions before the Council. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement criticizing the actions of Israel in the occupied territories. The language used is strong and emotive, with the speaker listing various examples of alleged human rights abuses and violations of international law. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, but it does touch on issues related to human rights, freedom, and oppression.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights