within the United Natiorrs in the raaintenance of peace. I should like to take this opportunity to express to your predecessor, the representative of Ethiopia, Mr. Tadesse , our deep appreciation of his wise and SUaceSSful presidency of the Council last month. I should Like to place on reaxd fa all the Council mmbera our particular appreciation of the wise decision they took to convene the Council here in Geneva to enable the President of Palestine, Mr. Yaeser Arafat, to address the Council, the highest world body responsible for justice and the mafntenancae of international peace and security. Over the past weekend, the world saw a barbarous massacre perpetrated by an Israeli soldier against peaceful Palestinians , seven of whom were k iii& anri GGie~t) wounded. That was followed by a rabid and barbarous campaign by the occupying Israeli forcea against the son8 of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territories. As a result, many were wounded or killed. a/36 s /PV* 292 3 162 (Mr. Al-Maar f , Sy r ian Arab Iiepubl.fc) Those acts touched the conscience of humanity and revealed to the world the nature of Israel’s expansionism and repressive practices. No one can separab those barbarous practices from thy comprehensive scheme which the Government in Tel Aviv is trying to implenmnt in or&r to establish a climate of terror in the occupied Arab territories and to foroa the inhabitants to leave and enable Jewish settlers to take their place. All the peace-loving peoples of the world are today hoping that the Security Council will realize their wish that, in the end, it will afx3une its responsibilities and take efficient and speedy mea&urea to put an end to the collective massacres perpetrated by Israel against the inhabitants and population of the occupied Arab territorfea, which have becorns a larqe concentration camp and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of a country or organization, likely in the context of a United Nations meeting. The language used is strongly critical of Israel's actions and policies, and the speaker seems to be calling for action from the Security Council to address the situation. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues, but rather focuses on the political and humanitarian aspects of the conflict.

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