participate, without vote, m the discussion of the question. At the 1412th meeting, on 4 April 1%8, as a result of consultations which had taken place on this item, the President read the following statement : "Having heard the statements of the parties in regard to the renewal of the hostilities, the members of the Security Council are deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation in the area. They therefore consider that the Council should remain seized of the situation and keep it under close review". At its 1416th meeting, on 27 April 1968, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Jordan and Israel to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East : Letter dated 25 April 1968 from the Permanent Rep­ resentative of Jordan to the President of the Security Council (S/8560)''.24 Resolution 250 (1968) of 27 April 1968 The Secwrity Council, H OIV'ing heard the statements of the representatives of Jordan and Israel, Having considered the Secretary-General's note ( S/8561) ,25 particularly his note to the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, Considering that the holding of a military parade in Jerusalem will aggravate tensions in the area and have an adverse effect on a peaceful settlement of the prob­ lems in the area, l. Calls upon Israel to refrain from holding the military parade in Jerusalem which is contemplated for 2 May 1968; 2. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of this resolution. Adopted unanimously at the 1417th rieeting. Decision At its 1418th meeting, on 1 May 1968, the Council decided to add to its agenda the report of the Secretary­ General under General Assemblx resolution 2254 (ES-V) relating to Jerusalem (S/8146).26 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to a conflict or crisis in the Middle East, specifically regarding a military parade in Jerusalem, which suggests a political or international relations context. The involvement of the Security Council and the call for Israel to refrain from holding the parade also points towards a category related to international relations or conflict resolution.

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