UN General Assembly
1967

139. Israel itself during those tense days pondered the issue of survival in deep solemnity of spirit. There had not been many such moments in three thousand years of national history. For what was at issue had been made clear in the words of President Nesser, which will be inscribed on the tablets of history as long as the drama of last June is narrated or milled. For the statement he made on 26 May solves all problems of motive and of responsibility. It reads: "The Arab people wants to fight. We have been waiting for the right time when we will be completely ready. Recently we have felt that our strength has been sufficient and that if we make battle with Israel we shall be able, with the help of God, to conquer. Sharm-el-Sheikh implies a confrontation with Israel. Taking this step makes it impel alive that we be ready to undertake a total war with Israel."