unqualified support for the just cause of the Palestinian people. Like Israel, Palestine has the right to a homeland, to a country. The United Nations, which created the problem of the Middle East, is in duty bound to find a solution to it. The great Powers, which we have repeatedly held respon. sible for the maintenance of the explosive situation in the Middle East, are in duty bound to take more appropriate measures. 38. Will the Security Council, which, we repeat, has ever since 1967 proposed taking appropriate measures against Israel, now be prepared to do so? Will the allies of Israel finally be prepared to help the international community emerge from this impasse? 39. The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Ambas- sador El-Zayyat, in his moving statement of 6 June [I 717th meeting] reaffirmed his faith in the principles of the United Nations Charter and proclaimed his Government’s ac- ceptance of all United Nations resolutions concerning the present problem. However, he emphasized that the price would not be abandonment of territorial integrity or the inalienable right of the Palestinian people as a nation to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries. 40. Israel, assured of the unconditional support of its allies, for its part reaffirms through the mouth of its permanent representative, Mr. Yosef Tekoah, that it will not abandon its “right” at any price; it will not accept any other substantive changes-changes in balance or inter- pretation-in resolution 242 (1967). Now, that is clear. 41. We repeat that the time has come for the Security Council to face up to its responsibilities. Like all the previous speakers, we reaffirm that the eyes of the world are fixed on the Security Council. Is it going to measure up to this historic test? Is it now going to abandon the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech or statement discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of the United Nations in resolving the issue. It does not mention specific economic, environmental, or technological issues, but rather focuses on political and humanitarian aspects.

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