by the Israeli forces as well as other Fascist forces against Palestinians in occupied Palestine and also against Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. “Those practices, which victimized scores of Pales- tinians living in Lebanon, were meant to terrorize and displace them. “The Security Council is called upon at this critical period to discharge its international responsibility to 14 protect these innocent lives and to adopt the necessary resolutions to guarantee that.” [The speaker continued in English.] 145. In its persistence in carrying out its repressive measures and criminal acts, Israel, through its occupa- tion forces in the occupied Palestinian territories, imposed, on 14 February, a curfew on the Al-Kasaba quarter in the city of Nablus. Of course, the occupation authorities had to find a reason for that repressive meas- ure, and the reason given was that the demonstrations in Nablus were in support of the current meetings of the Palestine National Council. 146. On the same day, they imposed a curfew on the Kalandia refugee camp north of Jerusalem. Today, 16 February, The New York Times reported in a brief, iso- lated story that: “About 200 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza have been arrested in two days”. 147. Again today, Israeli colonial settlers from the Kiryat Arba settlement, established on confiscated land belonging to the city of Hebron, held a provocative demonstration in Zahiriyeh village, which has been under curfew for almost three weeks. Israeli soldiers and police protected the settlers, who drove around Zahi- riyeh in cars, threatening villagers with severe measures against those who throw stones at Israeli vehicles. Xiryat Arba colonial settlers also entered Halhoul, near Hebron, in cars, uttering through loudspeakers similar threats against its inhabitants. 148. The mayors of Hebron and Halhoul were expelled by the racist forces of occupation. They were 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or report, focusing on the human rights violations and repressive measures taken by Israeli forces against Palestinians in occupied Palestine and refugee camps in Lebanon. The language used is critical and emotional, suggesting a strong political stance. The text mentions specific events, such as curfews, arrests, and violent demonstrations, which are not related to economic or environmental issues.

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