penetrating deep into the airspace of the countries bordering on Syria. Syria is thus intentionally escalat­ ing the arms race in a region which is already replete with conflicts and tensions. Israel. which over the past decades has been uninterruptedly the target of Syrian hostility and vicious propaganda, has well-founded reasons to be concerned about the recent Syrian threats. The note verbale in question is yet another mani- 23 [Original: English] [2/ January /983] festation of the well-known bigotry and hypocrisy characteristic not only of Syria but also of its super­ Power mentor, the purpose of which is to·camouflage their aggressive designs. Israel trusts that the true intentions of this patent and transparent Syrian propaganda exercise will be sufficiently obvious to warrant the requisite reaction on the part of all those interested in the promotion of peace in the Middle East. Israel, for its part, cannot be expected to ignore the serious threat to its security inherent in these recent Syrian activities. I have the honour to request that this letter be cir­ culated as a document of the Security Council. (Signed) Yehuda Z. BLUM Pemu11ien1 Reprc•sentatin• ,~f' Israel to the United Nations DOCUMENT S/15570* Letter dated 20 January 1983 from the representative of Democratic Kampuchea to the Secretary-General I have the honour to transmit herewith the text of a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea, dated 10 January 1983, condemning and rejecting the ·Hanoi authorities· act of violation aimed at annexing the Kampuchean sea waters. I should be grateful if you would arrange for the above-mentioned statement to be circulated as an offi­ cial document of the General Assembly and of the Security Council. (Signed) THIOUNN Prasith Permanent Representative_ of Democratic Kampuchea to the United Nations ANNEX 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication between two countries, Israel and Democratic Kampuchea, to the United Nations. The content focuses on security concerns, threats, and propaganda, indicating a high level of political tension and conflict. The topics discussed are not related to economic, social, or cultural issues, but rather to international relations and geopolitics.

**Category**
International relations, Politics