world. The main factors at work in the world were currently the question of democracy and human rights; the crisis of socialism resulting from thE! gradual return of the socialist countries to free market economies; and the intpact of underdevelopment on the effective enjoyment of human rights and freedoms. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.22 page 13 61. Developments in Central and Eastern Europe currently gave food for thought, particularly such factors as the unification of Germany, the greater attention being paid to the rights of minorities and the relationship of all those developments on the exercise of human rights and freedom. 62. One expert had pointed to the changes in the relationships of States with the racist regimes of Israel and South Africa. It had been noted that after the process of democratization had begun, the States of Central and Eastern Europe had fallen more into line with the practices of the international community. 63. The violations of human rights perpetrated by South Africa against the black majority and by Israel against the Palestinian inhabitants of the Arab territories, including Palestine, were impossible to pardon or forget. The Palestinian people were not strong enough to confront the occupying forces by themselves and had only their lives to give in resistance to the occupation. It was up to the countries that were responsible for international peace and security to bring pressure to bear on Israel to withdraw from the occupied territories and to respect the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people on its national soil. United Nations reports on Israeli practices contained a long list of human rights violations in Palestine, the Golan Heights and in Lebanon. Reports by humanitarian organizations indicated that the situation of Palestinian children was deteriorating. The situation was further aggravated by the immigration of Jews from elsewhere which was taking place at 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on political and social issues, discussing the importance of democracy, human rights, and the impact of underdevelopment on the enjoyment of these rights. It also mentions specific countries and conflicts, such as Israel and Palestine, and the violation of human rights in these contexts. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, industry, or other economic-related topics, but rather emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and pressure to ensure the respect of human rights.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights