already been also made by preceding speakers-I wish simply to say that in the current year, in accordance with its mandate, the Committee has continued to follow closely events directly affecting the question of Palestine and the rights of the Palestinians. In that regard it has spared no effort to promote the implementation of its recommendations. We have noted with growing concern that the situation in the occupied territories has continued to deteriorate. 32. As Chairman of the Committee, I have repeatedly and urgently drawn the attention of the Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council to violations of the fundamental rights of the Palestinians by the Israeli authorities, in defiance of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. , 37. In this regard, I should mention that during seminars and symposiums on the question of Palestine held by non- governmental organizations under the aegis of the Com- mittee, participants vigorously stressed the high priority to be attached to this Conference, since it should open the way to a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the question. 38. On behalf of the Committee, I stress that the Pales- tine question has now reached a critical phase. We urge members of the Council to redouble their efforts to pro- duce a just and lasting solution to this question. 33. It is high time that the facts were faced. In the absence of any just and lasting solution to the Palestinian question-indeed, to the question of the Middle East- tension and violence will only increase in the Palestinian territories and the other occupied territories. The Commit- tee has constantly stressed that the situation will only con- tinue to deteriorate as long as the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people are not fully recognized. The United 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement from a United Nations Committee, discussing the situation in the occupied territories and the rights of the Palestinians. The language used is diplomatic and formal, indicating a focus on international relations and human rights rather than a specific sector like industry or agriculture. The text also mentions international law and United Nations resolutions, further supporting the conclusion that the topic is related to international relations and human rights.

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