UN General Assembly
1969

of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, have shown that to leave the situation in the Middle East as it now is would be to endanger world peace. The Government of the United Arab Republic at one time submitted constructive proposals for a stage-by-stage implementation of the Security Council resolution. The Soviet Government has also taken the initiative in drawing up proposals designed to promote a political settlement in the Middle East. Responsibility for the fact that no appreciable results have yet been achieved lies wholly with Israel and its protectors. 44. Israeli leaders are not defending the right of their State to an independent national existence, but are trying to retain the Arab territories they have seized. It is the duty of the United Nations to put an end to this, to support constructive efforts and to promote a political settlement in that region. 45. During the First and Second World Wars, the Ukraine was the scene of fierce fighting and was subjected to German occupation. In their struggle against the aggressor,