"policies", to any course of action consciously adopted and pur sued by the covernnent of Israe} as part of its declared or undeclared intent, while npractices" referred to those actions r,thich, irrespective of whether or bot they were in inplenentation of a policy, reflected a pattern of behaviour on the Part of the Israeli authorities towards the Arab poPulation in the occupied areas' 26- Since its inception the international instrunents inspecial Connittee has relied on the following interpreting and carrying out its nandate! Uniced Nations, (a) The charter of the (b)The Universdl Declaration of HunanRights t the Protection of civilian Fersons (c) The Geneva Convention relative to Tine of War, of 12 August L9491 !/i.nA/ 40/702 English Page 14 (d) The ceneva convention rerative to tbe Treatment of prisoners of war. of12 August t949t 2/ (e) The Hague convention for the protection of cu]tural property in the Eventof Arned conflict, of 14 l,tay L954t L/ (f) The Hague conventions of rB99 and rgoz respecting the Laws and custons ofWar on Landt 1/ (S) The International covenant on civil abd political Rights, and thefnternational Covenant on Economic, Socia1 and Cultural Rights. 8/ ?7 - The speciar corunittee has also reLied on those resolutions reLevant to thesituation of civilians ln the occupied territories adopted by United Nationsorgans, the cenerar Assenbl.y, the security council, the Econonic and social council and the Commlssion on Hunan Rights, as well. as the relevant resolutions of theunited Nations Educational, scientific and cultural organization, the world Health Organization and the International Labour Organisation' IV. INFORMATION AND EVIDENCE RECEIVED BY TIIE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the legal framework and international instruments relevant to the situation in the occupied territories, specifically the policies and practices of the Israeli authorities towards the Arab population. The text mentions various international conventions, declarations, and resolutions related to human rights, humanitarian law, and international law. This suggests that the category related to Humanitarian aid and relief or International law would be a good fit.

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