of the Council. X would make a comment here: maybe the Council, by its paternal patience and tolerance, has encouraged Israel to maintain that ccntempt and arrogance. _ Mr. Moulding knew .that confining his contacts with Palestinians ‘to Jerusalem would abort his mission. There was a general strike throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, and there were scores of Israeli army checkpoints; thus it was more or less impossible for any Palestinian to drive to Jerusalem and meet with the representative of the Secretary-General. But he did gather his courage and decide to meet with Palestinians wherever it was possible. We do congratulate him. The iron-fist policy’ - that is a term the Israelis the-elves are applying - and practices of Israel against our people have failed to subdue the will t0 be ’ liberated. The Palestinians have proved .to be a hard nut to crack. . . In concrete ways the Palestinians have manifested ‘their determinaticn. to struggle by all means to liberate their Palestine from Israeli occupation and redeem the country and themselves. Freedom is their immediate goal. , I The Secretary-General’s report informs ‘us that s a It is apErent, however, that measures taken by the:Israeli security ‘forces to restore law and order in the occupied territories have not as yet ~ ._ succeeded.” (S/19443, P ara, 11) In our opinion that is an understatement. Israel has deployed its army, its paratroopers ,’ its helicopters, lethal weapons and all kinds of gases. The issue is not the restoration of law and order. What is going on is a confrontation by the occupying Power with the heroic Palestinian& and their r fsfng up to demand a RH/3 S/W. 2786 8 (Mr. %er sir Palestine Liberation organ iza t ion1 right: the the right to ‘life in’peace, free in their own country; life.untarnished 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from an organization or individual, criticizing the actions of Israel in the occupied Palestinian territories. The speech focuses on the Israeli occupation, the treatment of Palestinians, and the struggle for liberation. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, and it does not provide technical or scientific information. It seems to be more focused on human rights and politics.

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