defianoe and its impeding of the peace process in the Hiddle East and, in particular, for its refueal to implement the Counail’s o+gn decisions and resolutions. The expecienoe of the United Nations in imposing sanctions again& South Africa has berm fruit in Namibia, where the heroic Namibian people have gained their ind%pen&nce through the New York Agteemnt, implemnted undar the auspices of tbe United Nations. It has also started to bear fruit for the people of South Africa, with the release of the q ilit%nt hero C&lean Mandela and with the start of buildin peace and fulfilling the rights of the people ,,Bf South Africa, far from raaiel diecr imination and apartheid. In this cmntezct I should like to express out s/w. 2923 32 (Mr. Arefat, Palestine) deep appreciation of the active and extremely importmt role of the Secretary-General, Mr. Pf-rez aC Cuellar. Obligation and commitment to the human heritage and to the concepts of justice and righteouanem to which that heritage has been dedicated require that the COUIdl 8haO.d decide to form an international investigation aomnfttee composed of Immbere of the Council bo investigate all the crimes against humanity that have been perpetrated by the Israeli Govertmmnt against the Palestinian people. tiile rclrffirming that our d3oice of the path of peace is a genuine strategic alternative, we also affirm our right to aDntinue our resistance and our self-defence until m end is put to the Israeli occupation. That i3 a sacred right guarantead to us by the law of hmn rights, the Charter of the United Nations, international decisions and the will of the Palestinian people. The heroic peopls 8 intifadah against the Israeli occupation of our country will continue until we wteat our tight to freedom and national independence an our national soil. Out Qeople are axmuittcJd to the issue of peace and to the initiative that 1 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a political statement or a speech addressing the United Nations. It mentions the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the peace process, sanctions, and human rights. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely an official statement or a speech. The focus on politics, international relations, and human rights suggests that the text is related to international affairs, which are not directly related to any of the economic or social development categories.

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