UN General Assembly
1971

78. Israel, whose responsibility for the present situation is beyond the slightest doubt, has so far done nothing to give even a hint of willingness to meet the efforts of the Arab countries half way. In addition, the world is entitled to expect Israel's supporters to recognize their exclusive responsibility and use their authority and influence to convince the Israeli representatives that their position is untenable and inadmissible. Instead, they are even further strengthening Israel's aggressive potential, thereby encouraging it to remain obdurate. Thus, events are again leading to a situation which threatens to end in a new military conflagration. 79. Our delegation believes that at this very session the time has come for the General Assembly fully to recognize our Organization's responsibility for the implementation of the Security Council resolution of 22 November 1967 [242(1967)]. We must ensure that the necessary conditions are created in the Middle East for a lasting peace which would respect the legitimate rights of all the peoples living in that area.