20 December I 982 by a number of Arab and other delegates1** in explanation of their vote on draft res­ olutions A/37/L.45/Rev. I and A/37/L.48 and Corr. I under the agenda items entitled "Question of Pales­ tine" and "The situation in the Middle East". These statements are as revealing as they are dis­ turbing, inasmuch as they unequivocally indicate that the countries in question persevere in their well-known attitude regarding the very right of existence of the State of Israel. In expressing reservations with regard to the fourth preambular paragraph of draft resolution A/37/L.45/ Rev .1, which refers to the "right of all States in the region to existence within internationally recognized boundaries", the representative of Iraa stated: ... a ~tate, m terms .of international law, en­ visages sovereignty within certain limited and rec­ ognized boundaries. It does not apply to an entity bent upon constant expansion at the expense of the rights of the States and the peoples of the region. " ... [Israel] is an aberration and [the representa­ tive of Israel] should not expect his entity to be treated as a normal State in the Organization." The representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran stated: " ... We maintain our reservations regarding such objectionable phrases as 'all parties' or other phrases which imply or presume a status for the Zionist usurping elements .. ·. which imply any le­ gality or legitimacy for the Zionist entity. We sup­ port this or any other draft resolutions only in so far as they ... condemn the Zionist usurpers and rec- *Circulated under the double symbol A/38/61-S/15549: ** All notes appear at the end of the volume. 4 [Original: English] [5 January /983] ognize the right of the Palestinian people to repatri­ ation and the restoration of their sovereigrity over 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing a vote on draft resolutions related to the Middle East situation, particularly the "Question of Palestine" and the "situation in the Middle East". The statements made by Arab and other delegates reveal their stance on the existence of Israel and the Palestinian people, indicating a strong political and ideological tone. Given the context, it is likely that the document falls under a category related to international relations or politics.

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