the world as a result of changes in policy betwem the eupec-Powers. Politioal eettlanrents have been found to several regional cmnflicta and serious attempts have baen mada to find solutions to other similar conflicts. Just when the wocld is aWing in the direction of removing the wke of oppceseion and &ing away with violations of humen rights - even in South Africa, Israel% ally - Israel is moving in the opposite direction to thie positive trend, this at a tiape when the palestinian aide has ehown its detecminaticm (;o find a comprehensive and just settlement to the conflict with Israel. The Charter of the United Nations has entcuated to the Security Council the cespomibility of maintaining international peace &~d aeCUcit~e Morewet, th0 Chartic entrusts the permanent members of the !hcutity Council with pacticular ssM/mt S/PV. 2923 197 (MC. Abdullah, United Arab EMrates) responsibility in this cespeOt. Hence, they ace responsible with regard to what is happening in the occupied tecritoc ies , consi&cfng Israel’s intransigence and cejectiar of any peace initiative, whatever its source. It is our right to call won the United States to join with the internatiunal mmmunity to bring pceesure to bear on Israel in order to lead it towards a peace settle--ent, the general nature of which has been indicated by the General Assent,ly. Until a proper settlement is ceaOhed, the Security Council must guarantee the security and pcotection of the Palestinian psople in the occupied territories, ensure the full applicatiar of the: fourth Geneva Convention, and try to put ar end to the policy of establishing Jewish settlerents in Palestine. In COnClusion, I wish t0 express my country ‘8 full support for the content of the statement mada by President Yassec Arafat, in which he told of the sufferings 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or speech, criticizing Israel's actions and calling for international pressure to achieve a peaceful settlement in the Palestinian territories. It mentions the United Nations, the Security Council, and the General Assembly, indicating a focus on international relations and diplomacy. The text also touches on human rights and humanitarian issues, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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