first of its kind. During the invasion of Lebanon and the occupation of its territory by Israel, the Council adopted resolutions 508 (1982) and 509 (1982), demanding Israel’s immediate and unconditional withdrawal from Lebanon. To date we are still awaiting that withdrawal. 124. How can we explain the persistence of occupation and of the unjust conditions imposed by Israel in return for a promise to withdraw from Lebanese territory? How can we hope that Israel will withdraw while it is preparing for a long stay? And how can we explain the position of the United States, which voted for the two resolutions, 508 (1982) and 509 (1982), and which is today supervising the negotiations on conditions for withdrawal, thus eroding the prestige and authority of the Council? 125. The United States, which provides Israel with mil- itary and political support, is the party that encourages the Zionist entity to flout the international community and the Council in particular. However, there are those who expect the United States to pressure Israel into withdraw- ing from Lebanon and into finding a political solution that *would put an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and the Golan Heights, ignoring the fact that Washington itself is the party that is subjected to Zionist pressure, especially when. elections are ap- proaching. * Quoted in English by the speaker. 126. The valiant resistance has not stopped in the occu- pied territories; in Lebanon we see that the Lebanese resistance is inflicting costly losses on the Israeli forces. The situation in Palestine and the Middle East will not be stable without the exercise of the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian people. The whole world now supports the right of the Palestinian people to return, to seIf-determination and to the establishment of its own 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political and conflict-related issue, specifically the Israeli occupation of Lebanon and the Palestinian territories. It mentions resolutions, negotiations, and the role of the United States and the international community in addressing the situation. The text also touches on the topic of resistance and the exercise of national rights. Given these themes, it seems likely that the text is related to international relations, politics, and human rights.

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