it must respect the fundamental principles which govern its presence in the occupied territories as an occupyihg Power. Israel’s ta* is defined in the provisioue of these rules, which amfer upon Israel no right of sovereignty whatsoever nor any overall oompetenoe to govern the occupied territories. It is nrvjtely entrusted with oertain powers ~1 a provisimal and exceptional basis, uhile awaiting the end of the occupation. #bat the representative of Israel aaid yesterday - that international omtrol and monitoring of the evente in the occupied territories to ensure that Israel amplies with its obligations as an occupying PaJer mid be a violation of Israel’s sovereignty ac m interference in its internal affairs - ia untrue. It is MtrUe because under article 1 of each of the 1949 Geneva Conventions the States parties undertake to respect and to ensure reepmt for the Conventions. We must make sure that fsra& respects the prwisions of the Convention relative to the Protectich of Civilian Persons in Tiuie of War. This ie a legal obligation iucu&ent upon all parties TV the Cmvention. Iera& practicea cori8titu~ a flagrant violatim af ula Iym(p(nM Si pRZ%CtP18= *_-*----.- of inb3tnatiOnal law and are not in mnforidty with Israel’s Obligations under the Charter of the United Nations, the Geneva Comrentlon md all United Nations r~olution~ relating to the Middle East, and in particular to the Palestine guestioh. m/ssut S/?V. 2923 221 (Mr. Elaraby, Egypt) Israel is still implementing its plane 4x1 change the demgraphy 00 that land, trying to absorb Certain azcupfed territories by creating settlemnts in which immigrants are than settled. The annexatfm of land, the creatim of settlements and the policy of fait aoeompli are a flagrant violation of article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Conventian and constitute fhgrmt &fiance of the will of the in~tnational. amenity as expressed in United Nations resolutions, including the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a legal document related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It mentions the occupation of territories, international law, and the Geneva Conventions, indicating a focus on political and legal issues. The text also touches on the topic of settlements and demographic changes, which are related to the human rights and humanitarian aspects of the conflict.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade