oommunity has reqxnded with castigation of Israel. Those members of the council who cr iticize and condemn Iscael should ask thenrselves: Would you render the same judgement , in the same acerbic tare, had we been Russian, British, Indian or Bakistani? Let llre refer now to the draft resolution. It purports to be “Gravely concerned and alarmed by the deteriorating situation . .: #to causes this situation, this deterioration, if not the PID, which devotes all its efforts to inciting violence, fomenting trouble in the region and perpetrating acts of terrorism and ma58 murder? Stationed in Israel is one of the largest press corps in the world. Israel is a desocraq, and the media have unhampered and free access to all areas. The press in Israel and abroad reports in derail cm the general situation and on particular incidents. There is no need to ascertain inforinatiOn on the situaticn in Israel and the territiries - it is freely available. There is certainly no justification c-_ &L LVL me &mici to "examine the situation relating to the policies and practices of Isr8@lR. (s/21326, para. 1) Israel is the exclusive and only authority responsible for the restoration of peace and tranquillity in the territories. Even if Israel, as some here have claimed, is JP/ff S/W. 2926 18 (Mr. Bein, Israel) labelled an “occupying pouec-, then the applicable legal regime is defined by the l33urth Geneva Ccnvention I referred to in the draft resolution, which states categorically that Israel is the exclusive legal authority in the territories. I must therefore reject in its totility the idea of appointing a commission to examine the situation in the territories, and if such a commission is to be appointed, it will not be accepted by Israel. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of Israel, likely in a United Nations setting. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with the speaker addressing a council or assembly. The content focuses on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with the speaker defending Israel's actions and policies in the territories. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, nor does it touch on health, education, employment, or humanitarian aid. It does not seem to be related to culture, science, or technology. The tone is confrontational and defensive, suggesting that the speaker is addressing criticisms or accusations made by others.

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