Palestinian civiliarrs is totally unacceptable. What has been especially alarming is the continuing use of live ammunition against the Palestinians - even against young children. Finland, for its part, has repeatedly urged the Israeli authorities not only to exercise restraint but also to respect scrupulously its obligations under the fourth Geneva Ccovention. At the seme time, of courser everybody should show restraint and avoid sucn actions BB could escalate into a vain cycle of violence, whidr would tend to provoke more tragic incidents involving innocent outsiders. The chain of eventi follwing U e shootings of last Sunday sharply illustrates the deep frustration prevailing on account of the mntinuing occupation and the lack of any sign of progrem in the Middle East peaae process. Xt has becoma illOre pressing than ever to get the peace process started and to Convene an international pears conference as soon as possible, with the participation of all concerned, inctuding Xsrael and the Palestine Liberation Orqanization, in order to achieve a comprehensive settlement in the Middle East. Finland has follwed with growing distress the way o@ortunities towards peace have been 1-t. Indeed, in the present situatian no ores can any longer afford to lose opportunities. It is time to give up a tendency to look nrainly for evidence of bad intentions ar the Fart of FJmB s/Pv. 2923 317 (The President) others. What is needed instead is evidence of good will cm one’s own part and readiness to help the peace process forward. In the meantime, serious considerati~)n has to be given to what more the United Nations could & in order to alleviate the situation. We support the ideas of United Nations fact-finding and observation. On the basis of its cwn peace-keeping experiences, Finland is convinced of the usefulness of an impartial international 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech, discussing the situation in the Middle East and the need for peace and international cooperation. The focus is on the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, with a emphasis on the use of live ammunition, occupation, and the need for a comprehensive settlement. The tone is formal and diplomatic, with a call for restraint and a focus on finding solutions.

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