aimed essentially at the long-term entrenchment of the aggressor along new lines, and at the perpetuation of Israeli occupation of areas of southern Lebanon. In other words, it is aimed, in the final analysis, at the annexation of those areas. We are reminded of Israel’s true designs.by the following fact: the lines along which Israeli troops are at present deployed in Lebanon are almost identical to the lines which as far back as 1919 were declared by the Zion- ists to be the northern frontier of Israel. 37. Washington and Tel Aviv forced Lebanon at gun- point to agree to a capitulationist agreement with Israel, which infringes upon the sovereignty and independence of the Lebanese State and poses a threat to the security of neighbouring Arab countries. 38. Along with Israel, the so-called multinational force is consolidating its position on Lebanese soil. The backbone of that force is the American contingent of marines. On the pretext of ensuring the defence of this interventionist corps, a whole armada of naval vessels of the United States and its allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is lying off the Lebanese coast. 39. It should lx recalled that a year ago, when the first contingent of marines was sent to Lebanon, it was declared that those troops were intended only to ensure the security of the Palestinian and Lebanese populations. It was further asserted at that time that the “multinational force” was to be in Beirut for no longer than a month. It was stated that in no circumstances would it engage in combat. Now strenuous attempts are being made to forget those assurances. It would appear that, like certain Council reso- lutions on Lebanon, these have been consigned to the ‘*redundant’* file. 40. Now the logic of imperialist intervention has borne 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political critique of the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon and the presence of a multinational force in the country. It discusses the long-term goals of the Israeli occupation and the implications for the sovereignty and security of Lebanon and neighboring countries. The text also references the deployment of naval vessels and the involvement of the United States and its allies in the region. Given the political and military nature of the content, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to international relations or geopolitics.

**Category**
International relations