4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of the present resolution. Adopted at the 1426th meet­ ing by 13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Canada and United States of America). Decisions At its 1434th meeting, on 5 August 1968, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Jordan, Israel, the United Arab Republic and Iraq to participate, with­ out vote, in the discussion of the item entitled : "The situation in the Middle East: " (a) Letter dated 5 June 1968 from the Permanent Representative of Jordan addressed to the Pres­ ident of the Security Council (S/8616) ;80 "(b) Letter dated 5 June 1968 from the Permanent Representative of Israel addressed to the Pres­ ident of the Security Council (S/8617) ;30 "(c) Letter dated 5 August 1968 from the Perma­ nent Representative of Jordan addressed to the President of the Security Council ( S/8721) ;31 "(d) Letter dated 5 August 1968 from the Perma- nent Representative of Israel addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/8724) ."31 At its 1436th meeting, on 7 August 1968, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Syria and Saudi Arabia to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the c;_uestion. Resolution 256 ( 1968) of 16 August 1968 The Security Council, Having heard the statements of the representatives of Jordan and Israel, Having noted the contents of the letters of the rep­ resentatives of Jordan and Israel in documents S/8616,32 S/8617,82 S/872183 and S/8724,88 Recalling its previous resolution 248 ( 1968) con­ demning the military action launched by Israel in fla­ grant violation of the United Nations Charter and the cease-fire resolutions and deploring all violent incidents in violation of the cease-fire, Considering that all violations of the cease-fire should be prevented, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report on a conflict or situation in the Middle East, specifically related to the cease-fire and military actions between Israel and other countries. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level international organization such as the United Nations. The resolution mentions specific countries and documents, which suggests that it is a historical document related to international relations and politics.

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