the clearest possible proof of Israel’s persistence in its pol- icy of confrontation and denial of all the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people. 134. Mr. MASRI (Jordan) (interpretation from Arabic): I wish first of all, Sir,.to congratulate you on your assump- tion of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. I am certain that, thanks to your vast knowledge of international affairs and your well-known qualities as an enlightened diplomat, the Council will carry out its duties successfully. I wish also to thank your prede- cessor, Sir John Thomson, the representative of the United Kingdom, for the exemplary manner in which he guided the work of the Council last month. 129. The Security Council, which recently reaffirmed, at its meeting on 26 September at ministerial level, its com- mitment to fulfil its prime responsibility for the mainte- nance of international peace and security, is now duty-bound fully to use its powers under the Charter and 135. Moreover, I thank the members of the Council for their prompt response to Tunisia’s request that the Coun- cil be convened urgently to consider Israel’s attack on the southern portion of the Tunisian capital. I have every hope that the joint response of the Council will meet the chal- lenge before it. 11 impose the necessary sanctions against the Israeli aggressor. 130. The whole of international public opinion, indig- nant at the savage, criminal act perpetrated against inn& cent civilians in Tunisia, is placing its hopes in the Council to restore respect for the system of values on which inter- national society in our day is based and respect for the valuable achievements of the United Nations. What is at stake is the credibility of the Council and of the Organiza- tion as a whole, at a time when it is commemorating its 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech addressing the United Nations Security Council, specifically discussing a recent conflict between Israel and Tunisia. The language used is formal and official, with a focus on international relations, diplomacy, and the maintenance of peace and security. The speaker references the Charter of the United Nations and the Security Council's responsibilities, indicating that the topic is likely related to international politics and conflict resolution.

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