THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST20 Decisions At its 1401st meeting, on 21 March 1968, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representatives of Jordan, Israel, the United Arab Republic, Iraq and Morocco to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled : "The situation in the Middle East : "(a) Letter dated 21 March 1968 from the Perma­ nent Representative of Jordan addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/8484) ;21 " ( lJ) Letter dated 21 March 1968 from the Penna- nent Representative of Israel addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/8486)."21 At its 1402nd meeting, on 21 March 1968, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representative of Syria to par­ ticipate, without vote, in the discussion of the questi01 •. At its 1406th meeting, on 23 March 1968, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representative of Saudi Arabia to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. Resolution 248 ( 1968) o( 24 March 1968 The Security Council, Having heard the statements of the representatives of Jordan and Israel, Having noted the contents of the letters of the Per­ manent Representatives of Jordan and Israel in docu­ ments S/8470,22 S/8475,22 S/8478,22 S/8483,22 S/848422 and S/8486,22 Having noted further the supplementary information provided by the Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization as contained in docu­ ments S/7930/ Add.64 and Add.65,22 Recalling resolution 236 ( 1967) by which the Secu­ rity Council condemned any and all violations of the cease-fire, Observing that the military action by the armed forces of Israel on the territory of Jordan was of a large-scale and carefully planned nature, Considering that all violent incidents and other vio­ lations of the cease-fire should be prevented and not 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report from the United Nations Security Council, discussing the situation in the Middle East, specifically the conflict between Israel and Jordan. The text mentions military actions, ceasefires, and violations of international resolutions. This suggests that the category should be related to international relations, conflict, or politics.

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