8. We believe that the militr& action by Israel against Tunisia is a blatant act of aggression against the sover- eignty, independence and territorial integrity of a’ sister country, a blatant violation of the principles and norms of international law and the provisions of the Charter. This aggression is but one more link in the chain of repeated acts of aggression by Israel against Arab countries. Such acts are still taking place daily against Lebanon and in the occupied Arab and Palestinian territories in the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and the Golan Heights. And yesterday’s aggression will not be the last link in the chain if the aggressor is not punished under the provisions of the Charter. 9. It is absolutely clear that the fact that Israel has not been punished for its repeated acts of aggression in the past-particularly because of the position of the United States, which has prevented the application of sanctions against Israel under Chapter VII of the Charter-has encouraged Israel to persist in its aggressive and expansion- ist policy, in disregard for the Charter and the rules of international law. The Syrian Arab Republic works for the achievement of a just and comprehensive peace in the Mid- dle East, based on total Israeli withdrawal from all occupied Arab territories and for the exercise by the Palestinian people of its inalienable rights, in the first place, its right to return to its homeland, to self-determination and to the establishment of an independent State on its national soil. We also support the convening of an international confer- ence, under the aegis of the United Nations, to attain that peace. At the same time, Syria believes that if any of the Arab or Palestinian rights is waived or compromised, that will only contribute to making Israel more intransigent and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement condemning the actions of Israel and calling for a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East. It references international law, the United Nations Charter, and the rights of the Palestinian people. The tone is formal and official, suggesting that it may be a government statement or a resolution from an international organization.

**Category**
International relations, Politics