1972, as well as the relevant resolutions of the Council all of which call for a just settlement of the problem of the Palestine refugees. 125. In our opinion, all these resolutions contain certain gaps which need to be filled. All call for a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian problems without, however, making clear how this could be achieved, since they exclude the Palestinian people from negotiations on the questions which are first and foremost of concern to them. We believe it is high time to correct that which can still be corrected. 126. Permit me to mention here the echo of international support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, which resounds throughout the world day after day and year after year. 127. The Palestinian people have seen and recorded the failure of the United Nations to act effectively to resolve the profound cause of its uprooting; now that people, which has suffered such humiliations, has taken the centre of the stage. Proof of this can be found in the brutal outbreak of acts of violence, terrorism in its many forms, hijacking of aircraft and so forth. 128. Referring to the situation in the Middle East, the head of an African State said in Washington a few years ago : “A new event has taken the centre of the stage since June, and that is the entry of the Palestinian people, Their will asserts itself day by day and the leaders of States will have to take account of their desires. “The Palestinian people now must really assume the responsibility for their fight to recover their rights in their own country and the kind of commitment which might lead to an end. Their ability to sacrifice and their maturity in this political and military struggle will largely 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political situation in the Middle East, specifically the Palestinian people's struggle for their rights and their role in the conflict. The text mentions the failure of the United Nations to act effectively, the outbreak of violence and terrorism, and the need for the Palestinian people to assume responsibility for their fight. The text also references international support for the Palestinian people's legitimate rights. Given this focus on politics and conflict, it seems likely that the text is related to the category of international relations.

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