a climate favouring negotiations, an inevitable stage in the quest for an overall political settlement of the Middle East crisis and the Palestinian tragedy. Gn the basis of those facts and those requirements, it seems to us that the Council has two .pr iorities before it, as noted in the report of the Secretary-General. First of all, the Council should work diligently to restore Calm and peace in the occupied Palestinian territories and other Arab- territories, with strict respect for human rights and, above all, for human dignity*- I take this opportunity to call oncem>re for determined joint action by all States, particularly those with a special ,responsibility, to make Israel understand that efforts undertaken here at the United Nations, particularly those emanating : from this Chamber, are aimed solely at protecting the interests of all the peoples and States of the region. Similarly, the roles of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for c Palestine Refugees in the Near East’ and the International Committee’of the Red CrOSs, should be increased and strengthened; other intergovernmental bodies should participate actively. in improving the living conditions of the civilian populations of the occupied territories. All the other humanitarian organizations in the United Nations system should also play a role, in keeping with the it areas .of competence, in the universal effort to rehabilitate the Palestinian population. That requires an atmosphere of co-operation between the authorities Of the occupying Pawer and those with the job of providing assistance to the population of the occupied Palestinian territories. EMS/8 S/N.2786 34-35 (Mr. Sarr&, Senegal) With all that machinery functioning harmoniously, the international community, through the Security Council, should strive to dispel the lack of understanding among the parties concerned and should take part, in a resolute and concrete way, 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the Middle East crisis and the Palestinian tragedy, with a focus on restoring calm and peace in the occupied territories, protecting human rights and dignity, and providing humanitarian aid and relief. It emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and the role of the United Nations in addressing the crisis. Given the context and content of the text, it is likely that it falls under the category of humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief