to find mutual accommodation and agreement on every question. 112. The time has come to apply the method of negotia- tion. The alternative is the continuation of the impasse. If Egypt wishes to move out of it, there is no justification for delaying any further the negotiating process with Israel. If Egypt recognizes Israel’s right to independence and sovereignty and seeks genuine peace, there can be no reason to hesitate about entering into a serious dialogue with Israel. For the good of all nations in the Middle East this will, hopefully, be soon. 113. Six years ago Egyptian belligerency, pursued against Israel since 1948, reached its climax. The Arab Govem- ments, led and directed by Egypt, methodically prepared and mounted an assault designed to bring about Israel’s total destruction. The world watched and listened in shock 11 and trepidation. The world has not forgotten. Israel has not forgotten. We know what would have happened had Egypt succeeded. We still remember President Nasser’s declaration of 27 May 1967: “It will be a total war and the objective will be to destroy Israel”. 114. When Israel emerged from the peril of those days, its first act was to call for peace with Egypt and with other Arab States. Today, we are doing that again. We hope that this time Egypt will accept. We hope that this time it will join Israel in building peace together, for that is the only way in which it can be built. 115. The PRESIDENT (translation from Russian): I call on the representative of Jordan. 116. Mr. SHARAF (Jordan): Mr. President, allow me to express to you my Government’s highest respect and esteem on your assumption of your high office. Your wise and firm leadership is a guarantee for the successful management of the Council’s affairs. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech, discussing the relationship between Egypt and Israel, and the need for peace and negotiation. The language used is formal and official, and the content focuses on international relations and politics, rather than any specific economic, environmental, or social issue.

**Category**
International relations, Politics