230. This position of the United States goes against the minimum standard of human rights because it supports the oppression and the iron-fist policy pursued by Israel. It ignores the most basic human right of the Palestinian people: the right to stand up to aggression. This disastrous veto cast by the United States is yet another challenge to the international will and the will to halt the illegal practi- ces pursued by Israel against the people of Palestine. 231. The representative of the United States said that the United States has helped the Palestinian people. He ignored the fact that the United States was behind the problem of the Palestinians and has opposed the Palestini- ans’ return to their homeland. The return of the Pales- tinian people is still being opposed by Israel and the United States, especially the United States, which prevents the adoption of any resolution by the Council. Moreover, Israel and the United States are impeding the implementa- tion of relevant United Nations resolutions. 232. Everyone knows who is hindering the attainment of peace in the Middle East. To be hypocritical and yet con- demn hypocrisy is the worst form of hypocricy. The posi- tion of the United States will encourage our people to go in only one direction: to step up its struggle and end the occupation of our territory. We insist on regaining our territory and establishing an independent State on our own soil, Palestine. 233. As for the lies on the part of the Zionist reprcsenta- tive today and yesterday, and his attack against the Pales- tinian people in its struggle in the occupied territories, I should like to tell him about some of the opinions in the Israeli press. The Israeli representative believes that any- thing else is just a lie, a fabrication and invention. He may 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or speech by a representative of a country, likely Palestine, criticizing the United States' stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The language used is emotive and accusatory, with a focus on human rights, occupation, and independence. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues related to the conflict, but rather emphasizes the political and humanitarian aspects.

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