Hannes Philipp, Chief of Staff of L1NDOF, carry out Generc:l Briceno ·s functions on a temporary basis. "The Council is aw(:iting your proposal concerning a successor to General Brice110 in order that the ques­ tion of the appointment of a Commander of UNDOF may be settled. '"The Chines..: d,1~,g:1tio:1 d:s,:oci:itcs itself from this matter." - At its 1821 st meeting, on 17 April 1975, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representatives of Egypt and Israel to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Emergency Force (S/11670 and Corr.I and 2)".10 8 Resolutions or decisions on this question were also adopted by the Council in 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974. !l Official Records of the Security Council, Thirtieth Year, Supplement for Ja11uary, February a11d March 1975, document S/11595. 10 Ibid., Suppleme11t for April, May and June 1975. 4 Resolution 368 ( 1975) of 17 April 1975 The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 338 ( 1973) of 22 October, 340 ( 1973) of 25 October and 341 ( 1973) of 27 Octo­ hcr 1973, 346 ( 1974) of 8 April and 362 (1974) of 23 October 1974, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Emergency Fore(' (S/11670 and Corr. I and 2), daving 1101cd the devclopnwnts in the situation in the :\1idd!e East, Expressing concern over the prevailing state of ten­ sion in the area, Decides: (c) To call upon the parties concerned to imple­ ment immediately Security Council resolution 338 ( 1973); (h) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Em<-'rgency Force for a period of three months, that is, until 24 July 1975; ( c) To request the Secrcl ary-General to submit at 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to international relations and conflict resolution, specifically discussing the situation in the Middle East and the United Nations' involvement in the region. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on political and security issues rather than economic, social, or cultural topics.

**Category**
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