utmost restraint. We should like to reaffirm that the provi- sions of the Geneva Convention relative-to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Tie of War, of I2 August 1949,2 as well as other norms of international law, are applicable to the occupied territories until such time as an, end is put, within the framework of a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement, to the territorial occupation which Israel has maintained since 1967. , 202. Denmark, together with the other members of the European Community, has on several occasions stated its position regarding the Israeli policies in these territories and the principles necessary to secure peace in the Middle East. A continuation of the cycle of violence and countermeasures can only undermine the necessary basis of dialogue and trust ‘which is an essential prerequisite for any constructive negotiations aimed at achieving a com- prehensive peace settlement.Denmark therefore urges that no steps be taken that could lead to further aggravation of tension in the area. 208. The Council knows that the Israeli authorities have established conditions of terror in the occupied territories of the West Bank and the Gaze Strip: the occupiers open fue on defenceless Palestinians and mass arrests are being carried out in accordance with the 4 August law on admi- nistrative detention. In a number of cities curfews have been imposed and many Palestinians are threatened with deportation. The fact that these actions are a flagrant.vio- lation of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949,2 and of resolutions of the Council can be doubted by no one. Nor can anyone doubt that-Israel’s actions and its ignoring of Security Council decisions are possible strictly because of the direct economic, military, political and diplomatic help and support received from its strategic 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a resolution, addressing a political conflict between Israel and the occupied territories. It highlights the violations of international law and human rights, urging restraint and a peaceful resolution. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social development projects, but rather focuses on the political and humanitarian aspects of the conflict.

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