of a ~t~tco~e which win go beyond the borders of the middle Smt cegim to threaten international. peace and security. mu/9 S/PV. 2923 27 (Mr. Arafat, Palestine) The dimensions of the danqer threatening the prospect of peace in th:t Middle East are now visible every day. They are beginning to manifest thewelves in mass killings, in increased escalation, in the tense situatiar which is leading the area to the brink of war, and in Israel’s insistence on continuing itsl occupation of Palestinian lands, which only a faJ days ago Shamir officially declared to be “liberated and inher ited lands”. The Palestine Liberation Qrganization D which aff irrm its strategic commitment to peace, submits to the Security Cc!uncil the following practical steps which will realize the international axnmunity ‘s ansensus , transforming its resolutions into practice and inspiring confidence and hope with respect to the Council’8 role and effectiveness in achieving world peace, security and justice. Before outlining those steps, I should like to bring to the attontiar of the Council a document concerning *Greater Israel” as depicted on the la-agora coin. The document was published in the Jewish Journal in the United States on 19 Pebtuary 1989. That document speaks of *Greater Ieraell”, which is depicted on Israeli currency, and the map comprises all of Israel, all of Lebanon, all of Jordan, half of Syria, two thirds of Iraq, one third of Saudi Arabia up to the holy city of Al-Madinah and half of Sinai. The document contains a detailed map, with “Greater Israel” marked in blue. The first step would be the designation by the Secretary-General of a permanent epecinl envoy to work full-time CR the peaoa process and engage in the contacts necessary to secure a peaceful, just and lasting solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Alternatively, the Secretary-General might hi-elf 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement submitted to the United Nations Security Council, addressing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the prospects for peace. The language used is formal and diplomatic, and the content focuses on the political and security aspects of the conflict, including the occupation of Palestinian lands and the threat to international peace and security. The text does not mention economic or social issues, and the focus is on the political and diplomatic efforts needed to resolve the conflict.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations