in particular of the representative of Qatar in his capacity as Chairman of the Group of Arab States and the observer for the PLO [ibid], my delegation wishes to register again its grave concern over the plight of the Palestinian popula- tion in the occupied territories, in particular in the West Bank and Gaza. The situation remains unchanged- indeed it has worsened-because it is apparent that the occupying authorities have exercised their administrative power to the detriment of the Palestinian people. The measures-namely, reinstating the policies of administra- tive detention for up to six months without trial, deporta- tion of persons who are considered security risks, increased censorship, as well as the imposition of other measures against the Palestinian people-are in direct conttiveniion of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949” to which Israel is a party. 121. To name a few: administrative detention is in viola- tion of the third paragraph of article 5 of the Convention which stipulates that in case of trial the-protected persons shall not be deprived of the rights of fair and regular trial prescribed by the Convention. Article 49 of the Conven- tion prohibits individual or mass forcible transfers, as well as deportations of protected persons from occupied terri- tory to the territory of the Occupying Power or to that of any other country, regardless of their motive. Such meas- ures and actions taken by Israeli authorities, if they should continue, would not only exacerbate tensions and conflict in the area but also constitute a serious obstruction to the efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, with serious implications for international peace and security in general. 122 My delegation also listened with attention and inter- 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation of the Palestinian population in the occupied territories, specifically the measures taken by the Israeli authorities that are in violation of human rights and international law. The focus is on the humanitarian aspect of the situation, with the delegation expressing grave concern and emphasizing the need for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

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