Only recently, the United States considered increasing its military and financial assistance to the aggressor. 84. Thus, the Israeli war of aggression against Lebanon and the atrocious crimes committed against the Pales- tinian people are direct consequences of the “strategic alliance’,’ between Israel and the United States. And it is no secret that this alliance is aimed at extending the military presence of the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organ&&ion in the Middle East, at implementing their hegemonic endeavours in that region, and at thwart- ing the world-wide efforts to bring about a comprehen- sive, just and lasting settlement in the Middle East. These plans also include attempts to impede Ihe establishment of a Palestinian State and to shut the PLO, the sole, legiti- mate representative of the Palestinian people, out of a Middle East settlement, There is an attempt to revive the failed policy of separate agreements with so-called new 8 initiatives. But these attempts disclose the intention of sanctioning the Israeli aggression by political and diplo- matic means. 85. Concerned about the dangerous situation in the Middle East, and conscious of their great responsibility for safeguarding peace, the States Parties to the Warsaw Treaty paid special attention to these problems during their recent meeting at Prague. In their Political Declara- tion they therefore point out the following: “The participants in the meeting attach particular importance to the solution of the most protracted and most dangerous conflict-the conflict in the Middle East. They sharply denounce Israel’s invasion of Leba- non, the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples, and the bestial extermination of the civilian population of west Beirut. In its aggressive acts, Israel was encouraged by those who granted it aid and support from outside. “The participants in the meeting demand the imme- 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a political statement or a diplomatic document, discussing the situation in the Middle East, specifically the Israeli-Lebanon conflict and the role of the United States and other international organizations. It highlights the need for a comprehensive and just settlement in the region and condemns the actions of Israel. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that it may be a official statement or resolution.

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