103. At the request of the Arab Republic of Egypt, an African State concerned by the conflict disrupting the Middle East, the Security Council was invited to review the political and military situation over the past six years and the efforts undertaken and pursued by both the inter- national community and Governments to put into effect the peace settlement decided upon by the Council in its resolution 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967. We hope that that subject will be the essential point before us and that Israel will not divert attention in any way that will work against proper consideration of the subject by the Council. 104. The report of the Secretary-General /S/10929/, submitted under Security Council resolution 33 1 (1973), is a detailed and comprehensive account of United Nations efforts to bring about a settlement of the Israeli-Arab conflict. I should like to congratulate the Secretary-General and his Special Representative on the work they have done in difficult circumstances The document clearly reports that, if the six years which have been marked by tireless efforts of the United Nations to establish a just and lasting peace have revealed anything at all, it is that Israel’s policy of colonial expansion and the systematic refusal of the Government of lsrael to co-operate with the Organization have been the obstacle which any efforts towards peace have encountered. Such a negative attitude by a Member of the Organization deserves serious consideration on the part of the C&nciI. 105. It should also be recalled that, in the search for a peaceful settlement of all the aspects of the situation in the Middle East, the United Nations, and in particular the Security Council, established a basis for a settlement of the contlict. I am referring, of course, to historic resolution 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political conflict between Israel and Arab states, specifically Egypt, and the efforts of the United Nations to broker a peaceful settlement. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level discussion or statement. The focus on international organizations, resolutions, and diplomatic efforts suggests that the topic is related to international relations and politics.

**Category**
International relations, Politics