THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST01 Decision At its 1643rd meeting, on 26 February 1972, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Leba­ non, Israel, the Syrian Arab Republic and Saudi Arabia to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled: "The situation in the Middle East: "Letter dated 25 February 1972 from the Per­ manent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/10546) ;52 "The situation in the Middle East: "Letter dated 25 February 1972 from the Acting Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/10550) ."62 Resolution 313 (1972) of 28 February 1972 The Security Council Demands that Israel immediately desist and refrain from any ground and air military action against Le­ banon and forthwith withdraw all its military forces from Lebanese territory. Adopted unanimously at the 1644th meeting. Decisions Consensus of the members of the Security Council of 19 April 1972 :53 "The President of the Security Council has held consultations with the members of the Council following the request of the Permanent Representative in Resolutions or decisions on this question were also adopted by the Council in 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971. 52 Sec Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty­ seventh Year, Supplement for January, February and March 1972. 53 lbid., Supplement for April, May and June 1972, docu­ ment S/10611. 13 of Lebanon that the Security Council take necessary action to station additional United Nations observers in the Israel-Lebanon sector, as conveyed to the President of the Council and contained in annex I of his memorandum of 31 March 1972 to the Secre­ tary-General, and in paragraph l of the annexed memorandum dated 4 April 1972 from the Secretary­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to a political and diplomatic situation in the Middle East, specifically involving Lebanon, Israel, and other countries. It mentions resolutions and decisions made by the United Nations Security Council, as well as the presence of United Nations observers in the region. This suggests that the text is related to international relations, politics, and conflict resolution.

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