will be prepared to fulfil its obligations in the United Nations or abide by the resolutions and decisions of the Organization. 38. That attitude is not suprising. It reflects the same frame of mind as prevails in southern Africa, where the racist regime of Pretoria has just-and at the very same time-called itself again to the attention of the world by adding its attack on Angola to the list of its crimes. The facts speak for themselves. Israel, like the apartheidregime, thrives on hostility. 39. The repeated violations of the Charter which we have witnessed for years have invariably prompted us to wonder why and how Member States which are prepared, uncondi- tionally, to understand and defend those violations can continue to exist within the United Nations and especially within the Security Council. 40. Weary from having tried, unsuccessfully, various remedies over the years, does the Council not believe it is high time to administer to those among us who are ill the remedy provided by Chapter VII of the Charter, the only remedy we have not yet tried? For our part, we say the answer is yes, for Israel has obstinately refused to abide by Article 2, paragraph 4 of the Charter, which calls for all States to refrain from the use of force in their relations. In so doing, it has strayed from the purposes of the Organiza- tion and prefers the use of blind brute force. 41. Today, peace and security are threatened in the Medi- terranean area as a result of the air attack by the Israeli armed forces. 42. Let us not injure the Charter and the international community by encouraging in any way this kind of action by a Member State. Those who have paid with their lives 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic or political statement, likely from a government or organization, criticizing the actions of Israel and calling for consequences. The language used is formal and serious, with references to international law and organizations. The focus is on the use of force and the threats to peace and security, suggesting a high level of political or diplomatic tension.

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