Our felfcLtations go to the Permanent Representative of the Republic of ‘Yemen on the unification af his country. There are longstanding historical links betWf2en Briterin end both parts of 4men, in particular the South, from which the Permanent Representative of Yem3n comes. We see the unification of his country as a force for stability in the region, and he greatly welcome it and congratulate all those concerned in bringing it about. The British Governnrsnt shares the dismay of the international cosmnunity at the murder of seven Palestinians by an Israeli civilian at Rishon le Zion cn 10 May. The Twelve members of the European Community have already expressed their strong views cn the subject. We note that in Israel the d@ process of law again& the civilian has already begun. Given the explosive situation in the occupied territories, it ia no surprise that this incident should have provoked apontaneolrs demonstrations in the West Rank and Oaza and among the Arab population of Israel itself. We are deeply concerned at the response of the Israeli Government to these demonstrations, which left further Palestinians &ad and hundred5 injured. The episode io yet more conclusive evidence - if any were needed - that the policy Of the status quo, of hoping that the problem will go away, is bankrupt. Its product in yet more bloodshed. At the beginning of this year there Were grounds for optimismr the proposals wvrkcd cut by the United States and egyptian &vermments for the eetabliohment of an Israeli-Palestinian dialogue offered a tealietic and promising baais for giving new life to the peace process. It is a matter for regret that Israel was unable to proceed on the bash of the fiw @iit5 proposed by the United States Secretary of State , and that Israel’s political 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a press release from the British Government, addressing recent events in the Middle East, specifically the unification of Yemen and the violence in the occupied territories. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international relations and politics. The text does not mention economic or environmental issues, nor does it discuss scientific or technological advancements.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations