excuse for a Government to launch an armed attack on a third country. 108. Less than three weeks ago. attemnts bv the Council to address the deteriorating s&ration in-the &-ritories ille- gally occupied by Israel were frustrated. Unless we deal with this fundamental problem of Palestine, there will be little hope of finding a solution which will open the gate- way of peace to this area. The reprehensible raid by Israel against Tunisian territory emphasizes the need for the Council not only to take prompt action on this immediate problem, but to deal expeditiously with the wider Middle Fast question. 109. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the represen- tative of Greece. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.. 110. Mr. DOUNTAS (Greece): Mr. President, I thank you and through you the members of the Council, for giving me the opportunity to address this meeting. 1 Il. At the very outset, allow me to congratulate YOU on your assumption of the &ice of President of the Council for the month of October. This is a period which, apart from coinciding with the celebrations of the fortieth anni- versary of the United Nations, will unfortunately be a diffr- cult one. The Council is seized of a number of recent cases of violations of the Charter of the United Nations. I am sure that with your well-known wide, and long experience in international affairs, you will be able to guide the Coun- cil’s deliberations successfully. 119. Mr. FILALI (Morocco) (interpretation from French): I wish first, Sir, to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of October. We are convinced that, thanks to your human qualities and your great ~experience in international affairs, our 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a transcript of a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, discussing a recent event involving Israel and Tunisia. The speakers are expressing concerns about the situation and the need for the Council to take action. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the topic is of a political or international relations nature.

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International Relations, Humanitarian aid and relief