At its 1736th meeting, on 13 August 1973, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Leba­ non, Israel, Egypt and Iraq to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situa­ tion in the Middle East: Letter dated 11 August 1973 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Secu­ rity Council (S/10983)".24 At its 1737th meeting, on 14 August 1973,, the Coon­ oil decided to invite the representative of Democratic Yemen to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. Resolution 337 (l 973) of 15 August 1973 The Security Council, Having considered the agenda contained in document S/ Agenda/ 1736, Having noted the contents of the Jetter from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/10983), Having heard the statement of the representative of Lebanon concerning the violation of Lebanon's sov­ ereignty and territorial irntegrity and the hijacking, by the Israeli air force, of a Lebanese civilian airliner on lease to Iraqi Airways,25 Gravely concerned that such an act carried out by Israel, a Member of the United Nations, constitutes a serious interference with illlternational civil aviation and a violation of the Charter of the United Nations, Recognizing that such an act could jeopardize the lives and safety of passengers and crew and violates the provisions of international convenrtions safeguarding civil aviation, Recalling its resolutions 262 ( 1968) of 31 Decem­ ber 1968 and 286 (1970) of 9 September 1970, 1. Condemns the Government of Israel for violating Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity and for the forcible diversion and seizure by the Israeli air force of a Lebanese airliner from Lebanon's air space; 2. Considers 1hat these actions by Israel constitute a violation of the Lebanese-Israeli Armistice Agree­
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic document related to a conflict between countries, specifically Lebanon, Israel, and others. The content revolves around the violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity, hijacking of a civilian airliner, and the potential danger to passengers and crew. It seems that the text is focused on international relations, politics, and security.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief