UN General Assembly
1963

72. To mention some, I would refer to the attempt of Israel to divert the waters of the Jordan River to the territory presently under its control, an attempt which, if completed, will endanger peace in our area. I also would refer to the treatment of the Arab minority in Israel, which is being subjected to restrictive and discriminatory measures and regulations. And I would refer to the question of the property of the Arab refugees, controlled and seized and disposed of by the Israeli authorities through the promulgation of laws and ordinances to ensure the expropriation of this immense property, the income from which exceeds $100 million a year. 73. Reference could be made to other important aspects of the question of Palestine. However, such issues are symptoms of the original disease, which, unless properly and effectively treated, will continue to grow and spread with increasing danger.