ing women and children, have always been condemned by the international community since the Second World War, and if self-defence consisted ‘in bombing all those tenito- ries where Palestinians live, no country would be safe from Israel’s destructive folly. 132. Since the Fez, Summit of 1982, when a -peace plan was adopted unanimously [see S/15510 of 6 December 1982, annex], the Arab leaders have been working cease- lessly to achieve a just and lasting peace in the Middle East with respect for the principles of the United Nations. It must be said that so far they have come up against the policy of force of Israel; which has just attacked a country which is the host of the League of Arab States and has always been among the first loudly to proclaim its desire for a peaceful settlement under appropriate international auspices. However, we remain convinced that, thanks in particular to the firmness that the Security Council will not fail to show on this occasion, justice will prevail, in the interest of all the peoples concerned. 133. The PRESIDENT: The next speaker is the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Jordan, Mr. Taher Masri, whom I welcome. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 128. It was a deliberate action when the Government of Israel chose to strike, on 1 October, against a moderate Arab country and against the PLO headquarters, at the moment when the Organization, in co-operation with all responsible, peace-loving States, is making every effort to achieve a just and lasting solution to the question of the Middle East. The act of aggression against Tunisia was really nothing less than an attempt to sabotage the process of restoring peace to the Middle East, and once again gives 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech delivered at the United Nations Security Council, discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the recent attack on Tunisia. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international relations, peace, and justice. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues.

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