UN General Assembly
1955

94. I am thinking, first of all, of the tragic problem of Palestine, which continues to be the overriding concern of the peoples and Governments of the Arab world and the centre of their preoccupation and worries. We believe that this Organization will gain in prestige and authority as its efficacy increases in the improved world situation. Consequently its decisions and recommendations will bear more weight and command more respect. At the same time, the stronger feeling of security which the new world situation brings with it will result in a sharper sense of justice and fairness within this Organization. 95. These two factors could lead to the solution of the Palestine problem if a real, sincere and determined effort is made to exert due pressure on the Israel authorities to abide by the resolutions of the General Assembly and to respond to the requirements of justice and fairness. This is the only ground on which any hopes for the settlement of a painful and explosive situation in the Middle East could be built.