Settlements in them, inClUding JerU3&?m, a practice in total contradiction of intemathd custom and rule as well as of the Gneva Convention. W/13 S/PV. 2923 46 (Mr. Al-Baharna, Bahrain) In the light of all that we call upcn the Security Council ad the great Powers fully to assume their responsibilities, to bring Israel to respect the hunran rights of the peoples in tha occupied territories and to prohibit immigration, tiich is taking place on the pretext of granting freedom of movelnant to Jewish immigrants from the Soviet Unim and other States. Such people should not be allowed to immigrate to the occupied Arab territories when Israel rejects the right of the Palestinians to their OWI territory and their own State. Israel is also attempting to create an exodus of the Palestinian people from their own lands. Over the past 40 years Israel has never paid any heed to United Nations resolutions relating to the right of the Palestinian refugees to return to their homeland. The establishment of a growing number of Jewish settlers tr the oaxpied Arab territories, such as is occurring in Mar Elias, hag serious conuequencea and requires that the Security Council urgently adopt steps to maintain international law and order and reject the acquisition of territory by force. i& feel that the Security Council hss a duty to adopt a araft resolution dealing with the subject in order to ntaintain peace and security in the region and to put an end to the intransigent policy of Israel and its &fiance of the international community. We call upon the Security Council to protect Palestinian citizens from the oppressive and inhuman practices of the Xsraeli occupying authorities aa to assume its responsibilities under the United Nations Charter, which calls for respect for 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a representative of a country to the United Nations Security Council, addressing the issue of Israeli settlements in occupied Arab territories and the human rights of Palestinians. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international law, conventions, and the responsibilities of the Security Council. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or any other specific sectors or industries. Instead, it emphasizes the need to protect human rights, maintain international law and order, and promote peace and security in the region.

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